Historic Shipyard No. 3
Richmond, California
Sheet Metal Shop - Riggers Loft - Paint Shop
This single-story building was built between 1941 and 1942, as part of Richmond Shipyard No. 3. The building was divided into three areas and used as a riggers loft, paint shop, and sheet metal shop. It served as a venue for assembling prefabricated ship parts. This historic building that once played a vital role in building the Liberty and Victory ships of World War II is now a working winery and cidery.
Note: Visitors may view the building from the outside as part of the visit to Shipyard No. 3.
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
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Audio Stop: Sheet Metal Shop, Riggers Loft, and Paint Shop
This brief audio program is a look at three buildings in shipyard No. 3, that were a part of the WWII Home Front.
Credit / Author:
NPS/Luther Bailey
Date created:
08/01/2023
Audio Transcript
This single-story building was built between 1941 and 1942, as part of Richmond Shipyard No. 3. The building was divided into three areas and used as a riggers loft, paint shop, and sheet metal shop. It served as a venue for assembling prefabricated ship parts. This historic building that once played a vital role in building the Liberty and Victory ships of World War II is now a working winery and cidery.
Audio Stop: Sheet Metal Shop, Riggers Loft, and Paint Shop
This brief audio program is a look at three buildings in shipyard No. 3, that were a part of the WWII Home Front.
Credit / Author:
NPS/Luther Bailey
Date created:
08/01/2023
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service