Shipbuilders at Work

2026.1.9

1944

Gelatin DOP print

4 × 5”

Three men working on the creation of a ship. Presumably the stern of the boat.

Section I Yard

2026.1.8

1944

Gelatin DOP Print

4 × 5”

Inscription reads, “Section 1 Yard”. Development of the boat is continued outside. Shipbuilders work on the completion of the bow of the boat.

Section II Welding

2026.1.6

1944

Gelation DOP Print

4 × 5”

A man (potentially Macky) is featured welding. This is section two of the ship building process.

Rudder Construction

2026.1.7

1944

Gelatin DOP Print

4 × 5”

Two men work on the construction of the rudder on the ship. The rudder, located on the stern of the boat, is used to control the flow of water around the port and starboard side. This will allow the ship to change directions.

Shipbuilders with Ribs

2026.1.5

1944

Gelatin DOP Print

4 × 5”

Shipwrights are pictured assembling the ribs of the ship. This aids in the construction and stability of the ship.

Flame Cutting Macky

2026.1.4

1944

Gelatin DOP Print

4 × 5”

Macky, a wielder, is seen using a flame cutting technique to shape metal for the ship.

Shipbuilding Factory

2026.1.3

1944

Gelatin DOP Print

5 × 4”

An inside look at the shipbuilding factory. Wood is seen being bent for the creation of the ribs. This is the early stages of shipbuilding in which wood needs to be softened and bent to allow for mobility.

Machinist Using Circular Saw

2026.1.1

1944

Gelatin DOP Print

4 × 5”

A man is seen using a circular saw to cut sheet metal for this ship.

Engineers at Work

2026.1.2

ca. 1944

Gelatin DOP print

4 × 5”

Engineers are pictured laughing and working in a room.