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Side launching sparked memories of Port Arthur shipbuilding
Thunder Bay Museum notes the shift from side launching to drydock assembly as Port Arthur’s shipyard era fades. It recalls 1953 Paterson bulk carrier and 1981 Atlantic Superior side launch, and explains how drydocks enable modern construction while preserving dramatic end and side launch histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michipicoten
Port Arthur
Paterson
N. M. Paterson & Sons
Alexander Henry
Atlantic Superior
Collingwood
Western Drydock and Shipbuilding Co. Ltd
Upper Lakes