#0973 Turner/Robertson Shipyard, 1883-1918
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#0973 Turner/Robertson Shipyard, 1883-1918
Site information:
Matthew Turner Shipyard Park, foot of W 12th St off of W K St, BeniciaNothing obvious remains of this site.
38.062326,-122.179263
Plaque information:
State plaquePlaque text:
Turner/Robertson Shipyard1882 – 1918
In 1882, Mathew Turner of San Francisco relocated his shipyard to Benicia. Turner, the most prodigious shipbuilder in North America, constructed 228 vessels, 169 of which were launched here. In 1913, the shipyard was purchased by James Robertson, who operated it until 1918. The yard's ways, and the whaler "Stamboul", used as a shipyard work platform, are visible at low tide.
Plaque placed by State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the City of Benicia, August 6, 1987.
Registered 6/18/1987