Astoria Marine Construction Company, 92134 Front Road, Astoria, Clatsop County, OR

Significance: According to the National Register nomination, the Astoria Marine Construction Company (AMCCO) is significant for its association with the period of American history dominated by the expansion of production for World War II. From 1941-1945, AMCCO built, outfitted and repaired over 200 vessels, including attack transports, minesweepers, harbor tugs, and escort aircraft carriers, on behalf of the United States for World War II. It is also significant for its role in the Korean war. AMCCO was awarded a contract to build MS06 minesweepers, and in 1952 was named the nation's lead shipyard for the MSO minesweeper. Thanks to its continued original use, AMCCO is one of the most intact small shipyards that produced minesweepers for World War II and the Korean War in Oregon.
Survey number: HAER OR-181
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 13001058