Richmond Shipyards
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The four Richmond Shipyards, in the city of Richmond, California, United States, were run by Permanente Metals and part of the Kaiser Shipyards. In World War II, Richmond built more ships than any other shipyard, turning out as many as three ships in a single day. The shipyards are part of the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park, whose Rosie the Riveter memorial honors the shipyard workers. Shipyard #3 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a California Historical Landmark # 1032.
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Richmond Shipyard Number Three | |
Location | Richmond, California |
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Coordinates | 37°54′22.3″N 122°21′52.79″W |
Built | 1940 |
NRHP reference No. | 00000364[2] |
CHISL No. | 1032[3] |
Added to NRHP | April 28, 2000 |
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