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Pusey and Jones

April 27, 2024

The Pusey and Jones Corporation was a major shipbuilder and industrial-equipment manufacturer. Based in Wilmington, Delaware, it operated from 1848 to 1959.

Shipbuilding was its primary focus from 1853 until the end of World War II, when the company converted the shipyard to produce machinery for paper manufacturing. The yard built more than 500 ships, from large cargo vessels to small warships and yachts, including Volunteer, the winner of the 1887 America's Cup.

History edit

The company began in 1848, when Joshua L. Pusey and John Jones formed a partnership in Wilmington, Delaware, to run a machine shop in space rented from a whaling company.[1] The shipyard sat between the Christina River and the main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

In 1851, Edward Betts and Joshua Seal, who were operating an iron foundry in Wilmington, purchased an interest in the business. The name of the company became Betts, Pusey, Jones & Seal.[1]

In 1854, Pusey and Jones built the first U.S. iron-hulled sailing vessel: a schooner named Mahlon Betts after Edward's father, who had built the foundry.

At the beginning of the Civil War the company began building vessels for the U.S. military. The first was a sloop of war, which required immediate expansion of the workforce. The company also built engines and boilers for other shipbuilding firms.

In 1887, the company built the first steel-hulled yacht to win the America's Cup, "Volunteer".

During World War I, the firm grew to more than 2,000 employees. It established the Pennsylvania Shipbuilding Corporation shipyard in Gloucester City, New Jersey,[2] with four ways capable of launching ships up to 12,500 tons and two ways of up to 7,000 tons. Shortly thereafter, the New Jersey Shipbuilding Corporation was formed and their shipyard, which was virtually an addition to the Pennsylvania S.B. yard, was planned to have six slipways for building 5,000-ton cargo steam ships.[3] The keel of the first 7,000dwt tanker was laid on 9 September 1916.[4]

These two yards delivered 20 ships to the United States Shipping Board, all requisitions:

  • 6 tankers of 7,000dwt
  • 11 cargo ships of 12,500dwt
  • 3 cargo ships of 5,000dwt

The Wilmington yard delivered 14 vessels, all requisitions, and two minesweepers for the United States Navy:

After the business slump of the early 1920s, the company reorganized in 1927 under businessman Clement C. Smith, becoming Pusey and Jones Corporation. The company focused on building large luxury steam and motor yachts for wealthy patrons.

As World War II approached, military orders increased. The highest employment was reached during World War II, when more than 3,600 employees worked in the shipyards, plants and offices of the company. Pusey and Jones built 19 Type C1 ships for the U.S. Maritime Commission.

Other craft such as minesweepers were built, along with specialty and smaller vessels. Many commercial and private vessels originally built by the company were also converted to military use.

On Liberty Fleet Day — September 27, 1941 — the yard launched the SS Adabelle Lykes.

After World War II, Pusey and Jones converted the shipyard's facilities to manufacture papermaking machinery.

The company closed in 1959.

Notable vessels edit

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b Dixon, Stuart Paul (January 1992). "Chap. 4: "THE PUSEY & JONES CO."" (PDF). The Wilmington Waterfront Analysis Area Intensive Level Architectural Survey. City of Wilmington Office of Planning. p. 171. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
  2. ^ "World War I Centennial - World War I Centennial". www.worldwar1centennial.org. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
  3. ^ United States Shipping Board (1922). United States - Norway Arbitration Under the Special Agreement of June 30, 1921. p. 207.
  4. ^ "Pennsylvania Shipbuilding Company Lays Keel of Its First Vessel". International Marine Engineering. October 1916. p. 477.
  5. ^ https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/i/indianapolis-i.html
  6. ^ http://www.navsource.org/archives/12/173865.htm
  7. ^ "A Weil-Balanced Tug Design—Pusey and Jones Deliver Two Unusual Vessels". Pacific Marine Review. Consolidated 1940 issues (January). 'Official Organ: Pacific American Steamship Association/Shipowners' Association of the Pacific Coast: 72. 1940. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  • Lane, Frederic Chapin (2001) [1951]. Ships for Victory: A History of Shipbuilding under the U.S. Maritime Commission in World War II. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Press. ISBN 978-0-8018-6752-1. OCLC 45799004.
  • MacTaggart, Ross (2001). The Golden Century, Classic Motor Yachts, 1830–1930. W. W. Norton & Company. ISBN 0-393-04949-3.
  • Tyler, David Budlong (1958). The American Clyde; a history of iron and steel shipbuilding on the Delaware from 1840 to World War I. University of Delaware Press.
  • Urban, Richard (1999). The City That Launched a Thousand Ships: Shipbuilding in Wilmington, 1644–1997. Cedar Tree Books. ISBN 1-892142-06-6.

External links edit

  • paper industry website
  • shipbuildinghistory.com
  • shipbuildinghistory.com
  • Wilmington Industrial History by Patrick Harshbarger
  • yorkship.com
  • Shipyards and Suppliers for U. S. Maritime Commission During World War II usmm.org
  • Ship builders and Owners (list) wrecksite.eu
  • Wilmington Strike Ends; Workers Return Today to Pusey & Jones Shipyards New York Times, December 5, 1941
  • (PDF). Society for Industrial Archeology Newsletter. 34 (1): 7. Winter 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-07-07. Retrieved 2008-07-26.
  • Volunteer Americascup.com
  • Outboard Profiles of Maritime Commission Vessels, The C1 Cargo Ship, Conversions and Subdesigns
  • WWI Standard Built Ships, Shipbuilding Yards
  • Photos of Pusey and Jones ships and facilities
  • Building the Lydonia II Digital exhibit about a ship built at Pusey and Jones

April 27, 2024
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This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations August 2012 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Pusey and Jones Corporation was a major shipbuilder and industrial equipment manufacturer Based in Wilmington Delaware it operated from 1848 to 1959 Shipbuilding was its primary focus from 1853 until the end of World War II when the company converted the shipyard to produce machinery for paper manufacturing The yard built more than 500 ships from large cargo vessels to small warships and yachts including Volunteer the winner of the 1887 America s Cup Contents 1 History 2 Notable vessels 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory editThe company began in 1848 when Joshua L Pusey and John Jones formed a partnership in Wilmington Delaware to run a machine shop in space rented from a whaling company 1 The shipyard sat between the Christina River and the main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad In 1851 Edward Betts and Joshua Seal who were operating an iron foundry in Wilmington purchased an interest in the business The name of the company became Betts Pusey Jones amp Seal 1 In 1854 Pusey and Jones built the first U S iron hulled sailing vessel a schooner named Mahlon Betts after Edward s father who had built the foundry At the beginning of the Civil War the company began building vessels for the U S military The first was a sloop of war which required immediate expansion of the workforce The company also built engines and boilers for other shipbuilding firms In 1887 the company built the first steel hulled yacht to win the America s Cup Volunteer During World War I the firm grew to more than 2 000 employees It established the Pennsylvania Shipbuilding Corporation shipyard in Gloucester City New Jersey 2 with four ways capable of launching ships up to 12 500 tons and two ways of up to 7 000 tons Shortly thereafter the New Jersey Shipbuilding Corporation was formed and their shipyard which was virtually an addition to the Pennsylvania S B yard was planned to have six slipways for building 5 000 ton cargo steam ships 3 The keel of the first 7 000dwt tanker was laid on 9 September 1916 4 These two yards delivered 20 ships to the United States Shipping Board all requisitions 6 tankers of 7 000dwt 11 cargo ships of 12 500dwt Yard 7 War Serpent launched as Indianapolis 5 6 3 cargo ships of 5 000dwt The Wilmington yard delivered 14 vessels all requisitions and two minesweepers for the United States Navy 6 cargo 2 600t 8 cargo 3 000t 2 of 49 Lapwing class minesweepers Eider AM 17 Thrush AM 18 After the business slump of the early 1920s the company reorganized in 1927 under businessman Clement C Smith becoming Pusey and Jones Corporation The company focused on building large luxury steam and motor yachts for wealthy patrons As World War II approached military orders increased The highest employment was reached during World War II when more than 3 600 employees worked in the shipyards plants and offices of the company Pusey and Jones built 19 Type C1 ships for the U S Maritime Commission Other craft such as minesweepers were built along with specialty and smaller vessels Many commercial and private vessels originally built by the company were also converted to military use On Liberty Fleet Day September 27 1941 the yard launched the SS Adabelle Lykes After World War II Pusey and Jones converted the shipyard s facilities to manufacture papermaking machinery The company closed in 1959 Notable vessels editCangarda CSS Beaufort Gay Head engines only SS Exodus SS Tarpon State of Pennsylvania and her identical sister ship the State of Delaware T J Potter engines only Volunteer launched 1887 Successful defender of the 1887 America s Cup United States lightship Nantucket LV 112 United States lightship Portsmouth LV 101 USCGC Mohawk WPG 78 museum USC amp GS Explorer 1904 USFC Fish Hawk 1880 the first large vessel purpose built for the promotion of fisheries USNS Albert J Myer T ARC 6 USS Acontius USS Alacrity SP 206 USS Albatross 1882 USS Anacapa AG 49 USS Aquamarine PYc 7 USS Crystal PY 25 USS Cyrene AGP 13 USS Eider AM 17 USS Galatea SP 714 USS Galaxy IX 54 USS General Putnam SP 2284 USS Indianapolis ID 3865 USS Jamestown PG 55 Lotosland USS Lydonia SP 700 USS Miantonomah CMc 5 USS Monadnock ACM 10 USNS Neptune ARC 2 USS Nokomis SP 609 USS Thrush AM 18 Nakhoda Tugs Jane and Marion 1939 for Curtis Bay Towing Company the first U S built vessels with the patented Yourkevitch hull form and specifically designed to use the Kort nozzle in propulsion 7 See also editCategory Ships built by Pusey and Jones Harlan and Hollingsworth Nearby shipyard in Wilmington Delaware Jackson and Sharp Company Nearby shipyard in Wilmington DelawareReferences edit a b Dixon Stuart Paul January 1992 Chap 4 THE PUSEY amp JONES CO PDF The Wilmington Waterfront Analysis Area Intensive Level Architectural Survey City of Wilmington Office of Planning p 171 Retrieved September 18 2013 World War I Centennial World War I Centennial www worldwar1centennial org Retrieved 2022 11 04 United States Shipping Board 1922 United States Norway Arbitration Under the Special Agreement of June 30 1921 p 207 Pennsylvania Shipbuilding Company Lays Keel of Its First Vessel International Marine Engineering October 1916 p 477 https www history navy mil content history nhhc research histories ship histories danfs i indianapolis i html http www navsource org archives 12 173865 htm A Weil Balanced Tug Design Pusey and Jones Deliver Two Unusual Vessels Pacific Marine Review Consolidated 1940 issues January Official Organ Pacific American Steamship Association Shipowners Association of the Pacific Coast 72 1940 Retrieved 11 September 2014 Lane Frederic Chapin 2001 1951 Ships for Victory A History of Shipbuilding under the U S Maritime Commission in World War II Baltimore Johns Hopkins Press ISBN 978 0 8018 6752 1 OCLC 45799004 MacTaggart Ross 2001 The Golden Century Classic Motor Yachts 1830 1930 W W Norton amp Company ISBN 0 393 04949 3 Tyler David Budlong 1958 The American Clyde a history of iron and steel shipbuilding on the Delaware from 1840 to World War I University of Delaware Press Urban Richard 1999 The City That Launched a Thousand Ships Shipbuilding in Wilmington 1644 1997 Cedar Tree Books ISBN 1 892142 06 6 External links editPusey and Jones paper industry website List of ships built at the Wilmington shipyard shipbuildinghistory com List of ships built at the Gloucester City shipyard shipbuildinghistory com Wilmington Industrial History by Patrick Harshbarger Delaware River Shipyards yorkship com Shipyards and Suppliers for U S Maritime Commission During World War II usmm org Ship builders and Owners list wrecksite eu Wilmington Strike Ends Workers Return Today to Pusey amp Jones Shipyards New York Times December 5 1941 Wilmington Review of 2004 Fall Tour PDF Society for Industrial Archeology Newsletter 34 1 7 Winter 2005 Archived from the original PDF on 2007 07 07 Retrieved 2008 07 26 Volunteer Americascup com Outboard Profiles of Maritime Commission Vessels The C1 Cargo Ship Conversions and Subdesigns WWI Standard Built Ships Shipbuilding Yards Photos of Pusey and Jones ships and facilities Building the Lydonia II Digital exhibit about a ship built at Pusey and Jones Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Pusey and Jones amp oldid 1215392704, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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