Name/Title
Safety CompetitionDescription
A black and white photo of a sign at the Charleston Naval Shipyard detailing the US Navy Shipyards safety standings for September of 1939.Context
The Charleston Naval Shipyard supported the US Navy from 1901 until its closing in 1996. The first US Navy vessels of the fleet saw repair work at the Charleston Navy Yard in 1910, with the shipyard soon venturing into the construction of smaller ships. The first large vessels, destroyers, began construction after the United States entered World War I.
The shipyard would expand significantly during World War II to support the war effort, constructing and repairing ships to keep up with the increased demand.Collection
Charleston Naval ShipyardAcquisition
Accession
2010.00001Source or Donor
Palmer W. OliffAcquisition Method
GiftInscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
"564-39 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC 22 November 1939. Navy Yard Safety Standing year 1939 and month of September 1939. File 7966."Update Date
October 2, 2025