Author(s)

E. Skrzymowski

Abstract

Western Pomerania is the north - west province of Poland. It is situated on the Baltic Sea and borders along the Oder - River with the Federal Republic of Germany. The capital of this province is Szczecin which is one of the largest harbours of the Baltic Sea. This paper contains a short historical outline of the shipyards situated in this port, a description of their present condition and production features of major shipbuilding enterprises. 1 Historical background Szczecin lies in the estuary of the River Oder. The River, its affluents and large net of inland navigation waterways which was developed on the turn of 19th century creates good transportation links in to Poland, eastern provinces of Germany as well as transit connections with We

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