Object Name:
Newspaper
Description of Object:
"Evening Capital" Wednesday, February 3, 1943. "Women Carry On Work In Place Of Men At Eastport Boat Yard."
About the Object:
During World War II, women were recruited and worked in various jobs at the local boatyards. Employers like the Annapolis Yacht Yard hired men and women alike to build boats to support the British and American war efforts.
More Information:
The Severn Yacht Yard is seen in this newspaper article recruiting women to work the yard. Labor shortages made it challenging to recruit quality candidates. According to the newspaper article, women were employed in repairing and installing engines.
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