Avondale and the Oil Industry
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Avondale's connections to the oil and natural gas industry date back to the early 1950s. This advertisement from April 26, 1954 describes Avondale's varied roles in the industry including, "the building and repairing of tugboats, towboats, and barges" and "the construction of offshore drilling platforms and pipe jackets."
Collection of Andrew Brooks
This file appears in: Avondale Marine Ways, Inc.
Avondale Marine Ways, Inc.
Founded in 1938 as Avondale Marine Ways, Inc., Avondale Shipyard has long been a centerpiece of the economy of New Orleans and much of Southeast Louisiana. From barges to Navy warships, to the oil and natural gas industry, Avondale has been a…