1937 Print Tanker Sparrows Point Fore River Engine Ship Shipyard Maryland FZ3 XGNC7 a manufacturer of chain link

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This piece was illustrated by Stearns

Dimensions: Approximately 2 x 4

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1937 Print Tanker Sparrows Point Fore River Engine Ship Shipyard Maryland FZ3 XGNC7 a manufacturer of chain linkThis is an original 1937 halftone print of a piece of a tanker being reconstructed at Sparrows Point, Maryland. The area is owned by Bethlehem Steel and is known for its shipbuilding and steel making. Shown is a piece of a Socony gasoline tanker whose bottom plates were eroded. These sections were welded and riveted together to add more life to the $550,000 ships. CONDITION This 74+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+. Light aging in margins.