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Four black and white photographic prints showing the stern of the "Canadian Squatter" cargo ship in the Welland Canal, made by the British American Shipbuilding Company, c. 1919-1920.

The ship was one of five made by the British American…

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 "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…

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

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 combined grummet making operations at Plymouth Cordage Company, c. 1940s.

Black and white photograph of a grummet inspection by government inspectors at Plymouth Cordage Company, c. 1940s.

Black and white photograph showing bags of grummets ready for shipment at Plymouth Cordage Company, c. 1940s.