Western Pipe and Steel Company
The Western Pipe and Steel Company (WPS) was an American manufacturing company that is best remembered today for its construction of ships for the Maritime Commission in World War II. It also built ships for the U.S. Shipping Board in World War I and took part in the construction of the giant Grand Coulee Dam project in the 1930s.
West Avenal, one of the ships built by Western Pipe & Steel for the US Shipping Board in WWI
Penstocks at the Grand Coulee Dam's third powerhouse
South San Francisco shipyard
USCGC Westwind (WAGB-281), one of seven Wind class icebreakers built by Western Pipe & Steel
The Joshua Hendy Iron Works was an American engineering company that existed from the 1850s to the late 1940s. It was at one time a world leader in mining technology and its equipment was used in constructing the Panama Canal, amongst other major projects. The company went on to serve many different markets during the course of its existence, but is perhaps best remembered today for its contribution to the American shipbuilding industry during World War II.
Joshua Hendy Iron Works
Hendy stamp mill, mid 1800s
World War I Hendy marine engine
USS Albireo (AK-90), one of 754 Liberty ships powered by a Joshua Hendy triple expansion engine