Historical Shipbuilding Statistics


This section provides historical statistical information relating to the U.S. shipbuilding industry

Deliveries, 1813 to 1922:   Deliveries of commercial ships from U.S. shipyards, from 1813 to 1922

Deliveries, 1914 to 1945:   Deliveries from U.S. shipyards, annually from 1914 to 1945

Deliveries, 1947 to 1976:   Deliveries from U.S. shipyards, annually from 1947 to 1976

U.S. Naval Force Structure:   The structure of the modern navy, annually since 1887

The Decline of Shipbuilding in the U.S.:   A graphical depiction of the decline o8 shipbuilding in the U.S., from more than 50 significant shipbuilders in 1957 to just two today.

The Cost of Major Post-War Naval Shipbuilding Programs

Carrier Costs:  The cost of the "Nimitz" class of aircraft carriers (CVN)

Submarine Costs:  The cost of the "Ohio" class of ballistic-missile submarines (SSBN)

Submarine Costs:  The cost of the "Los Angeles" class of attack submarines (SSN)

Cruiser Costs:  The cost of the "Ticonderoga" class of cruisers (CG)

Destroyer Costs:  The cost of the "Arleigh Burke" class of destroyers (DDG)

Frigate Costs:  The cost of the "Oliver Hazard Perry" class of frigates (FFG)

Statistical Tables Summarizing WWII Shipbuilding Activity

Shipyards That Built Ships for the U.S. Maritime Commission in WWII

Shipyards That Built Ships for the U.S. Navy in WWII

Public Shipyards in WWII

Shipyards That Built Small Ships, Boats, Barges and Other Craft in WWII

Summary of Large Naval Ships Built in WWII, by Type

Summary of Small Naval and Military Vessels Built in WWII, by Type

Landing Craft Built in WWII

Minesweepers Built in WWII

Patrol Craft Built in WWII

Small Auxiliaries Built in WWII

U.S. Army Vessels Built in WWII

U.S. Coast Guard Vessels Built in WWII


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