Bath Iron Works [SEP] industry
wooden ships built in Bath's many shipyards. He expanded the business by improving its practices, entering new markets, and acquiring other local businesses. By 1882, Hyde Windlass was eyeing the new and growing business of iron shipbuilding, and it incorporated as Bath Iron Works in 1884. On February 28, 1890, BIW won its first contract for complete vessels: two iron gunboats for the Navy. One of these ships was the , the first ship launched by the company. In 1892, the yard won its first commercial
the iron industry, the term "manufacture" is best reserved for this final stage.
Notable ironworks.
The notable ironworks of the world are described here by country. See above for the largest producers and the notable ironworks in the alphabetical order.
Notable ironworks Africa.
Notable ironworks Africa South Africa.
- Cape Town Iron and Steel Works in Kuilsrivier, Western Cape
Notable ironworks Americas.
Notable ironworks Americas United States of America.
- American Iron Works in Hyattsville, Maryland
- Bath Iron Works in Maine
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