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In 1959, the Government of Newfoundland established a wood shipbuilding centre at Brake's Beach, which was known locally as "The Beach." This yard is said to have produced 50 longliners between 1959 and 1966. Longliners are motor-powered decked vessels ranging from 35 to 65 feet in length.

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The site of the current shipyard, Brake's Beach, before development during the 1950s.
1956
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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The site of the current shipyard, Brake's Beach, before development during the 1950s.

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The early stages of building the shipyard at Brake's Beach.
1959
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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The early stages of building the shipyard at Brake's Beach.

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The early stages of building the shipyard at Brake's Beach. (Bill Smith and Max Grandy pictured.)
1959
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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The early stages of building the shipyard at Brake's Beach. (Bill Smith and Max Grandy pictured.)

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Brake's Beach.
1962
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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Brake's Beach.

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Brake's Beach.
1962
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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Brake's Beach.

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Construction site of the Marystown Shipyard.
1965
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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Construction site of the Marystown Shipyard.

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Marystown Shipyard
1964
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada