The story
Founded by William H. Todd in 1916.1
Private company
Todd Shipyards Corporation
Logo: Todd Pacific Shipyards, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
American shipbuilding and ship repair company
The Todd Shipyards Corporation, commonly known as Todd Shipyards, was an American shipbuilding and ship repair company. Founded in 1916 as the William H. Todd Corporation, the company produced many ships during World War I and was a major part of the Emergency Shipbuilding Program during World War II. At its peak, the company owned and operated shipyards on the West Coast of the United States, East Coast of the United States, and the Gulf.2 It is part of Vigor Marine Group.1 It ceased to exist in 2011.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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The Todd Shipyards Corporation, commonly known as Todd Shipyards, was an American shipbuilding and ship repair company. Founded in 1916 as the William H. Todd Corporation, the company produced many ships during World War I and was a major part of the Emergency Shipbuilding Program during World War II. At its peak, the company owned and operated shipyards on the West Coast of the United States, East Coast of the United States, and the Gulf.2
Corporate structure
Todd Shipyards Corporation is part of a group headed by Vigor Marine Group. 7 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
- Vigor Marine Group Portland
- Todd Shipyards Corporation New York City
- Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation Subsidiary · Seattle
- Todd Pacific Shipyards, Los Angeles Division Subsidiary · San Pedro
- Alameda Works Shipyard Subsidiary · Alameda County, United States
- California Shipbuilding Corporation Subsidiary · United States
- Richmond Shipyards Subsidiary · Richmond, United States
- Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation Subsidiary · Seattle
- Todd Shipyards Corporation New York City
Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
Leadership
Who has led Todd Shipyards Corporation, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderWilliam H. Todd1
Subsidiaries and ownership
Parent company
Subsidiaries
- Alameda Works Shipyard
- California Shipbuilding Corporation
- Richmond Shipyards
- Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation
From Wikidata.1
Timeline
Links
- WikipediaTodd Shipyards
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ7812630
Sources
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