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Started by Alex Island, October 20, 2020, 06:03:16 PM

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brandm24

Here's a history of Hog Island, Alex. The Philadelphia International Airport occupies the island today. UPS has a huge terminal there that they use to fly freight all over the world. I've been there several times in a work capacity and it's the most impressive operation to see. 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hog_Island,_Philadelphia

Bruce
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Alex Island

Quote from: brandm24 on October 20, 2020, 08:38:53 PM
I've been there several times in a work capacity and it's the most impressive operation to see. 
Bruce

Then perhaps you will recognize this panorama:
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brandm24

That view is from long before my time, but is probably part of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. The yard is no longer active, except for a small presence by the US Navy. I know they maintained a propellor shop there until a few years ago but I don't know the status of it today. Most of the base has been converted to civilian use although there's a private company that builds ships there...can't think of the company offhand.

Bruce
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