The primary mission of this web site is to document the construction records of U.S. and Canadian shipbuilders and boatbuilders. It also includes data on the construction of ships in U.S. and Canadian yards by type and provides some industry statistics.

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Feb 18, 2025 · The primary mission of these pages is to document the records of U.S. and Canadian shipbuilders and boatbuilders including the construction of ships in U.S. and Canadian yards by type, function, time period, and provides some industry statistics. The data covers naval, merchant and recreational vessels.