Bethlehem Shipyards Talk

Join historian Charles MacDonald for an in-depth look at Bethlehem Steel’s remarkable role in shaping America’s maritime and naval power. This talk traces the company’s evolution from a rail producer to a cornerstone of the U.S. Navy, beginning with the manufacture of guns for sailing ships, through its pivotal role in America’s transition to a modern Steel Navy, and culminating in its extraordinary wartime output during World War II. At the height of the conflict, Bethlehem Steel became the nation’s largest shipbuilder, producing warships at an unprecedented pace and playing a critical role in American success on both the Atlantic and Pacific fronts. Discover how this industrial giant helped keep the nation afloat in both war and peacetime.