Portland Shipbuilding Company

Not to be confused with South Portland Shipbuilding Corporation.

The Portland Shipbuilding Company was a shipyard in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was founded in the late 19th century and constructed paddle steamers during its early history. During World War II, the shipyard produced wooden barges for the U.S. Army and Navy. The company continued more limited operations following the war until its facilities were destroyed in a 1964 flood.

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