# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Speaker Series: World War II Shipyards by the Bay
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
- **Event Description**: Speaker Series: World War II Shipyards by the Bay



Join historian and author Nicholas Veronico for a fascinating presentation exploring the San Francisco Bay Area's pivotal role in World War II shipbuilding.



During the war, the Bay Area became the geographic center of a massive West Coast shipbuilding industry valued at the equivalent of $145 billion today. Stretching from the Golden Gate to Vallejo and Sunnyvale, 14 shipyards produced many of the vessels that helped secure Allied victory. Shipyards including Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Hunters Point, Bethlehem Steel, Permanente Metals, Marinship, and others transformed the region into one of the most productive industrial centers in history.



This remarkable wartime effort also reshaped American society, creating new opportunities for African Americans and women as thousands of workers relocated to the Bay Area to support the war effort. Among the many extraordinary achievements was the construction of the Liberty ship SS Robert E. Peary in just seven and a half days—a world shipbuilding record that still stands.



About the Speaker



Nicholas A. Veronico is an independent scholar, historian, photographer, and the author or co-author of more than 45 books covering transportation, military history, aviation, and local history. His work has earned multiple honors, including awards from the Military Writers Society of America and the San Francisco Press Club.



Event Details

Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Doors Open: 2:30 PM

Location: St. Peter's Chapel 1181 Walnut Avenue Vallejo, CA 94592

Admission

$15 Advance
$20 At the Door

No physical tickets will be issued. Check-in will be by name at the door.



Accessibility (ADA Notice)

Please note that St. Peter's Chapel is a historic building and is not wheelchair accessible. The Chapel is a contributing resource to the Mare Island Historic District and, due to its historic nature, cannot be made fully ADA accessible in accordance with 28 C.F.R. § 35.150(a)(2). Entry to the Chapel requires navigating steps at the entrance, and there are additional interior steps, including access to the altar and organ areas.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vallejo/speaker-series-world-war-ii-shipyards-by-the-bay/200030469677821
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Vallejo
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: St. Peter's Chapel
- **lat**: 38.094251104666
- **long**: -122.27046232682
- **full address**: St. Peter's Chapel, Vallejo, California, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Speaker Series: World War II Shipyards by the Bay being held?
  - **A:** Speaker Series: World War II Shipyards by the Bay takes place on Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm at St. Peter's Chapel, Vallejo, California, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Speaker Series: World War II Shipyards by the Bay?
  - **A:** Speaker Series: World War II Shipyards by the Bay is organized by Mare Island Foundation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Speaker Series: World War II Shipyards by the Bay is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vallejo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Speaker Series: World War II Shipyards by the Bay sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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