World War II and Beyond
During World War II, the company shifted its focus to wartime production, becoming a major client for numerous naval contracts. That continues to this day, with clients such as the Washington State Ferries and NOAA. However, most of the company's principal work now centers around the maintenance and repair of large commercial cruise and fishing vessels. In recent times, as the Eastlake neighborhood began to lose its industrial status, the company has added private yacht storage and mooring to its list of services, as well as leasing to a small plane tour company; also houseboats are now a common sight alongside massive fish processing tankers and luxury liners. In recent years, the company has worked on vessels as varied as the Sea Shepard's Farley Mowat vessel, as well as historic restorations for the Center for Wooden Boats.
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