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Portland's Maritime History

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  • 130 Seiten
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Focusing on Portland's rich maritime history, the book details its evolution as a shipbuilding hub beginning in 1840 with the schooner Star of Oregon. It highlights the significant contributions of local shipyards during World War II, which produced 621 ships for the war effort. Additionally, the narrative covers the role of steel and iron companies in utilizing Portland's harbors for manufacturing. Today, Portland is a major shipping center, moving over 13 million tons of cargo annually, particularly as the leading shipper of wheat in the U.S.

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Portland's Maritime History, Rebecca Harrison, Daniel Cowan

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2014
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