CONSOLIDATED STEEL CORPORATION

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'Consolidated Steel Corporation' built ships during World War II in two locations: Wilmington, California and Orange, Texas.

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Orange shipyard
Wilmington shipyard
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Orange shipyard


The Orange, Texas shipyard was expanded in 1940 when Consolidated Steel was awarded a Maritime Commission contract from the U.S. Navy. At its peak it employed 20,000 people. The first ship launched was the USS Aulick (DD-569) on March 2, 1942. The last ship launched was the USS Carpenter (DD-825) on December 28, 1945.

Wilmington shipyard


The Wilmington, California shipyard was built in 1941 after Consolidated Steel was awarded a Maritime Commission contract from the U.S. Navy. At its peak it employed 12,000 people. After the war the facility was shut down. The former shipyard location is now the automobile terminal at berths 196 and 197 of the Port of Los Angeles.

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Orange, Texas shipbuilding record

Wilmington, California shipbuilding record

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