The story
Founded by James Whalen in 1909.1
Private company
Western Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company
Shipyard on Lake Superior
The Western Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company was a shipyard that operated at Port Arthur, Ontario, now part of Thunder Bay, on Lake Superior from 1911 to 1993. The shipyard was established in 1909 and renamed in 1916 as the Port Arthur Shipbuilding Company.2 It was founded by James Whalen.1 It ceased to exist in 2014.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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The Western Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company was a shipyard that operated at Port Arthur, Ontario, now part of Thunder Bay, on Lake Superior from 1911 to 1993. The shipyard was established in 1909 and renamed in 1916 as the Port Arthur Shipbuilding Company.2
Leadership
Who has led Western Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderJames Whalen1
Products and brands
- cargo ship
Listed on Wikidata.1
Timeline
Links
- WikipediaWestern Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company
- WikidataQ7987797
Sources
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