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Commercial
July 13, 1872
Wilmington Daily Gazette
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
The Roach shipworks in Chester secured contracts to build two large iron steamships for the Pacific Mail Line, running from San Francisco to China. Each will be 400 feet long, 47 feet beam, costing over $2,000,000, with construction taking at least two years and requiring increased workforce.
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Full Text
Iron Ship Building.-The Chester Republican, of Friday last, says: "We are able to state, authoritatively, that the Roach shipworks, at this place, have secured the contracts for two large steamships of the Pacific Mail Line, to run from San Francisco to China. They will be 400 feet long, 47 feet beam, and we believe will rank among the largest vessels built in the world, with the exception of the Great Eastern. Their cost will be over $2,000,000, and the work will occupy at least two years at this establishment, with increased force of hands."
What sub-type of article is it?
Manufacturing
Shipping
What keywords are associated?
Iron Ship Building
Steamships
Pacific Mail Line
Ship Contracts
Chester Shipworks
What entities or persons were involved?
Roach Shipworks
Pacific Mail Line
Chester Republican
Where did it happen?
Chester
Commercial Details
Location
Chester
Event Date
Friday Last
Key Figures
Roach Shipworks
Pacific Mail Line
Chester Republican
Notable Details
400 Feet Long
47 Feet Beam
Cost Over $2,000,000
Work Will Occupy At Least Two Years
Increased Force Of Hands