Boilermaker Collection

V shop, c1930
Rivetting a firebox

Welder making boilers for a ship, Combustion Engineering Co. Chattanooga, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Welder making boilers for a ship, Combustion Engineering Co. Chattanooga, Tenn

Auvin. Henri. 37 ans, ne a St-Meme (Charente-Inferieure). Chaudronnier. Anarchiste. 1/3/94. 1894

Welders making boilers for a ship, Combustion Engineering Co. Chattanooga, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Welders making boilers for a ship, Combustion Engineering Co. Chattanooga, Tenn

Carnival float, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Boilermakers carnival float for Old Home Week, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Date: 1905

Adverts, John Brown & Son, Penman & Co, Scotland
Adverts for John Brown & Son, Glasgow, and Penman & Co, Boilermakers, Strathclyde Street, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Adverts, Dunsmuir & Jackson, Stewart & McDonald
Adverts for Dunsmuir & Jackson, Marine Engine Makers, Govan Engine Works, Glasgow, and Stewart & McDonald, Wholesale Warehousemen and Manufacturers, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Poisson. Georges. 38 ans, ne a Boulogne (Seine). Chaudronnier. Anarchiste. 6/3/94, 1894

Haesig. Leon. 18 ans, ne a St-Denis. Chaudronnier. Disposition du Prefet de Police. 14/4/94. 1894

Broom seller and boilermaker, 1882-1884. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume IV, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

RAILWAY WORKER, 1942. L. Logan, a boilermaker in the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company roundhouse at the Proviso yard, Melrose Park, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, December 1942

Antique illustration of people and jobs from Paris: Boilermaker coppersmith

A Boilermakers Outing - Bermuda. These are English civilian boilermakers who are in Bermuda to aid the Royal Navy and to service the fleet stationed at St Georges in this British Atlantic Overseas

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"Boilermaker: A Skilled Craft that Shaped Industries and Communities" Step into the V shop, circa 1930, where Auvin Henri, a 37-year-old boilermaker born in St-Meme (Charente-Inferieure), showcases his expertise in crafting boilers. With precision and dedication, he contributes to the construction of ships at Combustion Engineering Co. In Chattanooga, Tennessee during World War II. In this bustling shipyard captured by Alfred T Palmer's lens in 1942, welders diligently work on boilers for naval vessels. The Welders' craftsmanship ensures the safety and efficiency of these powerful machines that propel ships across vast oceans. Beyond shipbuilding, boilermakers leave their mark on various industries worldwide. In Newport, Rhode Island's carnival float adorned with their imagery celebrates their significant role within communities. Advertisements from renowned companies like John Brown & Son and Penman & Co proudly display the excellence associated with boiler making. The stories of Georges Poisson from Boulogne (Seine) and Leon Haesig from St-Denis add a touch of individuality to this skilled trade. As anarchists or young apprentices pursuing dreams at an early age respectively, they exemplify how diverse backgrounds contribute to the rich tapestry of boilermaking history. Even as far back as 1882-1884 when broom sellers roamed the streets alongside boilermakers plying their trade side by side; it is evident that this craft has stood the test of time. From its humble beginnings to its pivotal role in shaping industries globally - be it constructing ships or powering factories - "boilermaker" represents more than just a profession; it symbolizes resilience, ingenuity, and community spirit throughout generations.