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Shipyard (2009)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 13M

Director : Todd Warger

Synopsis

Shipyard is a landmark documentary covering the creation and life of Bellingham, Washington's wooden boat shipyard, which was built in response to the Axis threat of WWII, it's continued growth through the '50's and '60's, as well as it's innovative role in the development and production of fiberglass boats, including patrol riverboats for the Vietnam war.

Actors

Brian Griffin
Brian Griffin
narrator
Art Nordtvedt
Art Nordtvedt
Self
Tom Glenn, Jr.
Tom Glenn, Jr.
Self
Everett Chapman
Everett Chapman
Self
James Talbot
James Talbot
Self
Stowe Talbot
Stowe Talbot
Self
Dick Metcalf
Dick Metcalf
Self
Roman Stadtler
Roman Stadtler
Deckhand

Crews

Todd Warger
Todd Warger
Director
Todd Warger
Todd Warger
Writer
David Lowrance
David Lowrance
Producer
David Lowrance
David Lowrance
Cinematography
Lyle Jansma
Lyle Jansma
Art Direction

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