Dixie Machine Shipyard

Dixie Machine, Welding & Metal Works, Inc.

AKA Dixie Machine and Welding Company, New Orleans, LA

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Dixie Machine, Welding & Metal Works, Inc. (“Dixie”) was one of several shipyards located in New Orleans which repaired ships for the U.S. Navy in the build up to and during WWII.  Dixie continued to repair ships for decades following the war.  

Address or general location

Andry Street Wharf

1031 Annunciation Street

New Orleans, LA

Detail

Located near the Mississippi River, Dixie Machine, Welding & Metal Works, Inc. (“Dixie”) was one of several shipyards which repaired ships for the U.S. Navy in the build up to and during WWII.  Dixie continued to repair ships for decades following the war.