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“Bath Built Is Best Built” – Part of General Dynamics Marine Systems, Bath Iron Works is a full service shipyard specializing in the design, building and support of complex surface combatants for the U.S. Navy.
The Bath Iron Works (BIW) shipyard, located on the west bank of the Kennebec, just south of downtown Bath, is the namesake of a brass and iron foundry established in 1826. Brigadier General Thomas W. Hyde, US Army (Ret) took over the foundry in 1865, following service with the 20th Maine Regiment during the Civil War.
Located in the northeastern United States in Bath, Maine, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has delivered over 425 ships to the world’s fleets since 1884, including more surface combatants than any other U.S. shipyard. Since World War II, BIW has built the lead ship for 12 new, non-nuclear U.S. Navy surface combatants.
Part of General Dynamics Marine Systems, Bath Iron Works is a full service shipyard specializing in the design, building and support of complex surface combatants for the U.S. Navy. BIW’s rich history reflects a continuous pattern of innovation, new technology and process improvements.
“Bath Built Is Best Built” – Part of General Dynamics Marine Systems, Bath Iron Works is a full service shipyard specializing in the design, building and support of complex surface combatants for the U.S. Navy.
Contact Us. General Information Bath Iron Works 700 Washington Street Bath, ME 04530-2556 Phone: 207-443-3311. *PLEASE NOTE: We do not provide tours to the public. Facility Status Line Main Number: 1-866-630-BATH (2284) Employment Main Number: 207-442-4506 Fax Number: 207-442-1919 Email: employment@gdbiw.com. Benefits Main Number: 207-442-2527.
BATH, Maine – The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, a subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), a $22,714,829 contract to continue providing planning yard services for the DDG 1000 Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer.
Bath-Built Ships. Since the 1890s, Bath Iron Works has been building ships. From our earliest days, we established a reputation for quality and as an industry leader in innovative maritime engineering and construction. View photos of our hulls here.
“Bath Built Is Best Built” – Part of General Dynamics Marine Systems, Bath Iron Works is a full service shipyard specializing in the design, building and support of complex surface combatants for the U.S. Navy.
On May 31st, 1890, Bath Iron Works delivered its first hull, Cottage City, to the Maine Steamship Co. It was 232 feet long, 40 feet wide with a draft of just over 16 feet and was powered by a triple expansion steam engine capable of producing 1,400 horsepower.