WWI shipbuilding

During World War I, shipbuilding was crucial for establishing naval dominance and supporting logistics. Countries rapidly expanded their yards to produce submarines, battleships, and cargo ships, often prioritizing speed over traditional quality to meet wartime demands. Techniques improved with modular construction and prefabrication, enabling faster assembly. Governments invested heavily, streamlining regulations and allocating resources to ensure ship production kept pace with wartime needs. This intense effort transformed the shipbuilding industry, accelerating technological innovations and changing naval strategies, playing a vital role in controlling supply routes and asserting sea power during the conflict.