Heating rivets which hold the steel plates against the tremendous pressure of the water, is an important link in the chain of shipbuilding. The worker keeps steady pace with the demands of the riveters, and as tons of rivets are used in each ship,...
How a wooden ship is built-a photographic story of a great wartime industry. A close-up of wooden ship riveters at work-pinning together the ribs and the heavy timbers of the floor and inner hull.
Written on back: "Schooner (?) at dry dock in Harlan & Hollingsworth boat yard in Wilmington, Del, c. 1900. Copied from glass negative donated by Dr. Allen Schiek, given to Dr. Schiek by Mr. Weaver of Del. Stamp & Coin Shop; Ship type identified by...
Written on back: "Membership certificate for committee on ships and ship building of the Great Central Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission, Philadelphia, Pa."
Charter for the ship "Israel," which was chartered by shipping agent John Welsh of Philadelphia to carry cargo and passengers from Londonderry, Ireland to Philadelphia.
Written in corner: "The deck of the ship is taking shape in this progress picture. Note the top of the reactor containment vessel in the center. Inset: The vessel, in which all major components of the reactor system are located, is lowered into...
