What happened to Todd Shipyard?
Harbor, to Shut Down. The Todd Shipyard at San Pedro, last shipbuilder operating at the Los Angeles Harbor, will close after 72 years and lay off its already emaciated work force of about 400, it was announced Friday.
Where is Todd Shipyard located?
Seattle
Vigor Shipyards
| Predecessor | Todd Pacific Shipyards |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1916 – William H. Todd Corporation 2011 – Vigor Shipyards |
| Number of locations | 4 Seattle, WA (Vigor Industrial) Everett, WA (Vigor Industrial) Portland, OR (Vigor Industrial) Bremerton, WA (Puget Sound Naval Shipyard) |
| Parent | Vigor Industrial (2011) |
When did Todd Shipyard close?
Todd Shipyards Brooklyn, also known as the New York Shipyards, began in the mid-19th century and as a repair facility for large shipping vessels. Workers there built warship and destroyers during World War II, but the shipyard closed in 1986.
Who bought Todd Shipyards?
Vigor Industrial
Seattle-based Todd Shipyards agreed to be acquired by Vigor Industrial for about $130 million.
When was Erie Basin sold to the port of New York?
The Erie Basin was sold to the Port of New York Authority in the 1950’s. By the end of World War I, the Todd Shipyard in the basin was the largest in the Port of New York and remained so through World War II. A key feature of the shipyard was “Graving Dock One.”
Who was the founder of Todd Shipyards in Brooklyn?
“Todd Shipyards started life in Brooklyn, in 1869, as Handren and Robins. After Handren’s death in 1892, it became the J. N. Robins Co. and then, after merging with the Erie Basin Dry Dock Company, which had been established by Delamater Iron Works, it became the Robins Dry Dock & Repair Company.
How many ships did Todd Shipyards build in World War 2?
By the end of the war, with nearly 57,000 workers filling its employment ranks, Todd Shipyards had completed the herculean task of building more than 1,000 ships and repairing or converting another 23,000 ships, earning 33 U.S. military awards for its contributions to the war effort.
When did Todd Shipyards close in Los Angeles?
Parent company Todd Shipyards entered Chapter 11 in August 1987. The LA division closed in 1989 following completion of its last Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, USS Ingraham.