The Port of Oakland, an international shipping hub, lies just across the water from Alameda. So, why isn't Alameda a shipping giant as well? Dennis Evanosky digs into Alameda's shipping history and explains why the industry didn't last in the Island City.
https://alamedapost.com/history/canner-ships-railroad-shaped-alamedas-north-shore/
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Canner, Ships, Railroad Shaped Alameda’s North Shore - Alameda Post
Despite California Packaging, or “Calpak's” efforts, Alameda isn't a shipping hub anymore. Explore why the industry fizzled out on the island.
The Alaska Packers fleet once made its home on the North shore of Alameda in the area now known as Fortman Basin. Dennis Evanosky connects the dots from Henry Fortmann to the Del Monte company.
https://alamedapost.com/history/packing-companies-shaped-alamedas-north-shore/
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Packing Companies Shaped Alameda’s North Shore - Alameda Post
The Alaska Packers fleet once made its home on the North shore of Alameda in the area now known as Fortman Basin
Alameda Post