Hutchinson's Remarkable Wartime Transition Posted Sunday, April 07, 2013 at 1:00:19 AM     Alexandria Bay, NY 1000 Islands  Comments  Unique Views 1947/Total Views 2042

"In the fall of 1940 officials from the United States Defense Department made a
quiet trip to Alexandria Bay, NY. It was a time when the likelihood that America
would be drawn into World War II was gaining strength. Their mission was to
examine the facilities of the Hutchinson Boat Works to determine if the firm
possessed the capability to construct military craft if called upon. With the
probability of war increasing, the Defense Department needed to identify boat
building firms that were capable of building military craft. As a result of
their early inspection, the officials determined that Hutchinson had the skilled
staff, essential equipment, and location met their demanding criteria."

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