Forgacs Shipyard

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding year of original entity?1957, as Carrington Slipways
2. What is the acquisition year?1997, by Forgacs Engineering
3. Where is Forgacs Shipyard located?It is in Tomago, New South Wales, near the Pacific Highway. The shipyard was originally in Carrington.
4. How many boats did Forgacs Shipyard build in its early years?From 1957 to 1968, the shipyard built 45 vessels.

Maritime Engineering: The branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and maintenance of ships and other marine structures.
Naval Architecture: The discipline of designing, constructing, and maintaining ships and other marine vessels.
Industrial Adaptation: The process by which industries change and evolve to meet new demands and technologies.