Aerial view of Hog Island, Philadelphia, USA
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Aerial view of Hog Island, Philadelphia, USA
Aerial view of Hog Island, Philadelphia, USA. It was set up in 1917 for shipbuilding during World War One, and demolished in 1921. Ships built there were too late to take part in WW1, but many of them saw action during WW2. Date: January 1921
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1921 Demolished Philadelphia Postwar Shipbuilding January
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Aerial View of Hog Island, Philadelphia, USA (January 1921) - A haunting image of Hog Island in Philadelphia, USA, as it appeared in the aftermath of its brief but significant history in American industry. Established in 1917 for shipbuilding during World War One, the island was a crucial contributor to the country's war effort, despite the ships produced being too late to see action in the conflict. The island's industrial output continued into the post-war period, but its days were numbered. By January 1921, just two years after the end of the war, Hog Island was already being dismantled. The ruins of the shipbuilding facilities can be seen in this photograph, a poignant reminder of the island's former industrial prowess. The ships built on Hog Island went on to see action in World War Two, making a lasting impact on the global conflict. This image captures the transitional era of the 1920s, a time of great change and rebuilding in America's industrial heartland." "The photograph, taken in January 1921, offers a unique perspective on the history of Hog Island, which was located in the Delaware River. The island was a testament to the country's industrial capabilities during a time of war and economic uncertainty. The image is a poignant reminder of the island's brief but significant role in American history, and the passing of an era as the country moved into the 1920s." "This aerial view of Hog Island, Philadelphia, USA, is a historical record of an important chapter in American industrial history. The image is not to be confused with the Hog Island Shipbuilding Company, but rather a documentation of the physical site and its transformation from a bustling shipbuilding facility to a desolate landscape in just a few short years.
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