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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1909
Page
12
Readable portions trace the Bath Iron Works evolution from Hyde Foundry founded by Gen Hyde to Hyde Windlass Co and Hathhden Works. It notes Clyde's Foundry era, the marine engine production, shipyard expansions from Union to Lord Streets, and succession to Edward Hyde Tiltle and John Hyde with later retirements.
Hon John Sedgwick Tiyde owner and president of the Bath Works is named in the article. The piece notes his prior twenty years as a Crestor on the Maine Central Railroad Co and references General Tyde. Details are incomplete and names appear garbled.
A historical profile of Bath Iron Works details V vessels built, notable figures like Thomas Hyde and Hubert McCarty, and the firm’s rise under John Hyde’s leadership. It highlights key executives, engineers, and naval architects including John Meinnes, with emphasis on the plant’s role in American shipbuilding and warship production.
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