Benicia in Solano County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Turner/Robertson Shipyard
1882 1918
Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 20, 2009
1. Turner/Robertson Shipyard Marker
In 1882, Mathew Turner of San Francisco relocated his shipyard to Benicia. Turner, the most prodigious shipbuilder in North America, constructed 228 vessels, 169 of which were launched here. In 1913, the shipyard was purchased by James Robertson, who operated it until 1918. The yard's ways, and the whaler "Stamboul", used as a shipyard work platform, are visible at low tide.
Erected 1987 by State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the City of Benicia, August 6, 1987. (Marker Number 973.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Notable Places • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 38° 3.738′ N, 122° 10.755′ W. Marker is in Benicia, California, in Solano County. It can be reached from West K Street. Marker is located at the Matthew Turner Shipyard Park at the foot of West 12th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: West 12th Street, Benicia CA 94510, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, in Sacramento Valley, and specifically in the Central Valley. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Commodore Jones Point (approx. 0.3 miles away); McNear Warehouse
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Regarding Turner/Robertson Shipyard. This site was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No.973 on June 18, 1987.
Also see . . . Matthew Turner (shipbuilder). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 10, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. Ship Building
Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 20, 2009
2. Turner/Robertson Shipyard Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 20, 2009
3. Turner/Robertson Shipyard Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 20, 2009
4. Artifact Display
Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 20, 2009
5. Artifact Display
Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 20, 2009
6. Artifact Display
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 4,337 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on May 21, 2010, by Kenneth M. Sanderson of Oakland, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 22, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
