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Black and white photographic print showing the "Canadian Otter" cargo ship under construction, Welland, c. 1919-1920.

The ship was one of five made by the British American Shipbuilding Company (founded as a wartime effort) in Welland, and one of…

Two black and white photographic prints showing the "War Raccoon" cargo ship being launched in Welland Canal, c. 1919.

The ship was one of five made by the British American Shipbuilding Company (founded as a wartime effort) in Welland, and one of…

Black and white photographic print showing the "War Weasel" cargo ship being launched in the Welland Canal, c. 1918.

The ship was one of five made by the British American Shipbuilding Company (founded as a wartime effort) in Welland, and one of…

Black and white photograph of Canadian Officers of World War I, c. 1917-1918. R.B. Law of Welland, a lawyer, is seated in the front right. Photo likely taken in England, as the photo studio is Elliott & Fry of London.

Black and white photograph showing combined grummet making operations at Plymouth Cordage Company, c. 1940s.

Three black and white photographs of an employee forming grummets at the Plymouth Cordage Company, c. 1940s.

Black and white photograph of an employee pre-stretching grummet at the Plymouth Cordage Company, c. 1940s.

Black and white photograph showing employees assembling grummets at Plymouth Cordage Company, c. 1940s.

Black and white photograph of employees cutting rope for grummets at the Plymouth Cordage Company, c. 1940s. The man on the right is identified as Allen (Chick) Fishleigh.

Black and white photograph of employees unlaying rope for shell grummets at Plymouth Cordage Company, c. 1940s.