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| About the report: Orange, Texas was a major producer of WWII Destroyers and other ships. This report details the U.S. Navy's involvement and the ships built in East Texas (Brownsville, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Orange, Galveston, Houston, Port Arthur, Seabrook, Rockport) from the time The Office of the Supervisor of Shipbuilding USN, was established 24 August 1940, with Commander E. B. Perry, USN serving as the first Supervisor. Chalkley said on page two: "The organization was beginning to function smoothly, even though the pressure of the preparedness program was increasing. Suddenly came Pearl Harbor and the Nation was at war - a war which was to tax everyones patience, wits, and physical strength to the utmost. From December 7, 1941, it became man against time -- time that never stood still. There was a demand for ships never before dreamed of in this world; and Orange's part in answer to that cry is history." This paper is presented here so that all can read of the historic events. Note: Orange has been a shipbuilding town since early in its history. Navy Park (also known as Navy Addition) was built by the U.S. Navy in response to the sudden housing need for shipbuilders (as mentioned in the report). Click here to read about the Navy Park Historic District Following is Chalkley's report in it's entirety |
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SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING, U.S.N. |
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ORANGE, TEXAS |
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H. G. CHALKLEY, CAPTAIN, USNR |
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1 OCTOBER 1945 |
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