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Electric Boat (EB) / General Dynamics / Boilermaker Gear Collection

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Various memorabilia from Electric Boat (EB) / General Dynamics / Boiler Maker’s Union in Groton / New London, CT. My father was a shipfitter and a rigger at EB for over 30 years. He also has many newspaper clippings and other items not shown. Additionally, he has a sizable collection of model submarines I would… (read more)

Electric Boat (EB) / General Dynamics / Boilermaker Gear Collection

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Various memorabilia from Electric Boat (EB) / General Dynamics / Boiler Maker’s Union in Groton / New London, CT. My father was a shipfitter and a rigger at EB for over 30 years. He also has many newspaper clippings and other items not shown. Additionally, he has a sizable collection of model submarines I would… (read more)

Vintage WW2 Sasgen Derrick Bronze Deck Winch Signed USS Gear (ARS-34)

Vintage WW2 Sasgen Derrick Bronze Deck Winch Signed USS Gear (ARS-34)

Awesome bronze Sasgen Derrick hand winch with brake lever. The piece is signed on the handle “USNS GEAR”. The winch weights 15 lbs 4 oz. – It is solid bronze – no steel parts, etc. My Grandfather was a WWII Navy helmet diver for the merchant marines (USS Gear ARS-34). He retired in 1974. The… (read more)