Down To The Sea In Ships
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wrote on 13 May 2023, 12:28 last edited by Jolly
The U.S. is crying because they can't build ships fast enough. But we've done a lot of that to ourselves.
From cargo ships to refitting battleships, Avondale did it all. Until it was closed. I remember when Avondale employed 26,000 people.
Now, the Port has bailed out the new owners. Owners that no longer build ships...
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wrote on 13 May 2023, 12:41 last edited by
Been through there several times. I'd bet it was bustling in the early 70's.
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wrote on 13 May 2023, 12:58 last edited by
I think that's when they 26,000 employed.
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wrote on 13 May 2023, 13:08 last edited by
The Gulf was hopping. Heck, in 1980 they were still building and refitting in San Diego.
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wrote on 13 May 2023, 13:28 last edited by
A couple of well placed nukes would eliminate our ship building capability.
And probably my house.