New York Shipbuilding Corporation
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New York Shipbuilding Corporation was a major American shipyard based in Camden, New Jersey, known for constructing numerous U.S. Navy warships in the early to mid-20th century.
Aliases (2)
- New York Shipbuilding ×1
- New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Camden, New Jersey ×1
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
defunct company
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shipbuilding company → |
| alsoKnownAs |
New York Shipbuilding
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| builtForConflict |
World War I
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World War II → |
| builtShipType |
aircraft carrier
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amphibious warfare ship → auxiliary ship → battleship → cruiser → destroyer → submarine → |
| closedIn |
1967
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| constructed |
cargo ships
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merchant ships → tankers → |
| contributedTo |
U.S. naval expansion in both World Wars
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| country |
United States
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| designedFacilityAs |
integrated shipyard complex
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| employed |
thousands of workers
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| feature |
covered building ways
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large fabrication shops → |
| foundedBy |
Henry G. Morse
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| foundedIn |
1899
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| headquartersLocation |
Camden, New Jersey
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| historicalSignificance |
major U.S. naval shipyard in 20th century
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| impact |
economic development of Camden, New Jersey
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| industry |
shipbuilding
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| knownFor |
construction of U.S. Navy warships
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large-scale naval ship production → |
| locatedOn |
Delaware River
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| location |
Camden, New Jersey
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| majorClient |
United States Maritime Commission
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United States Navy → commercial shipping companies → |
| notableShipBuilt |
USS Indianapolis (CA-35)
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USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) → USS New Jersey (BB-62) refits → USS Saratoga (CV-3) → USS South Dakota (BB-57) → |
| operatedDuring |
early 20th century
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mid-20th century → |
| partOf |
American shipbuilding industry
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| peakEmploymentPeriod |
World War II
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| region |
Northeastern United States
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| servedBranch |
United States Coast Guard
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United States Navy → |
| status |
closed
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| successorUseOfSite |
industrial redevelopment
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Referenced by (13)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Pennsylvania-class battleship
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USS Arkansas → USS Colorado (BB-45) → USS Indianapolis (CA-35) → USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) → USS Oklahoma (BB-37) → USS Saratoga → |
builder |
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USS South Dakota (BB-57)
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USS Washington (BB-47) → |
laidDownAt |
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New York Shipbuilding Corporation
("New York Shipbuilding")
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alsoKnownAs |
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New Mexico class
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builtAt |
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Camden
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hostedCompanyHeadquarters |
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USS Oklahoma (BB-37)
("New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Camden, New Jersey")
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shipyard |