Down To The Sea In Ships

[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...

https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/avondale-shipyard-purchase-ships-commerce-shipping-louisiana/289-d22de21f-47db-4590-a0d8-675820eae9a4

[Mik]

Been through there several times. I'd bet it was bustling in the early 70's.

[Jolly]

I think that's when they 26,000 employed.

[Mik]

The Gulf was hopping. Heck, in 1980 they were still building and refitting in San Diego.

[Copper]

A couple of well placed nukes would eliminate our ship building capability.

And probably my house.