1933-1942

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• Bulk petroleum transportation joined the company's list of services
• Crowley undertook a conversion program to convert from steam to diesel in 1934
• In 1935, Crowleys shipyard operation became a separate company under the Crowley name
• In 1938, Crowley designed a 148-foot 7,000bbl. gasoline barge capable of moving refined bulk petroleum
• In 1939, Crowley won a concession to operate two passenger services from Treasure Island to the newly constructed Golden Gate Bridge
• The 7,000bbl. barge was shortly joined by a 9,000bbl. barge and then an 11,000bbl. barge
• Also in 1939, Crowley purchased the oil barging equipment from Shell Oil to operate the petroleum transport in both the Bay Area and Southern California
• Crowleys dry dock and repair company began building ships for the government in support of World War II
• In 1937, Crowley entered a new partnership to perform dredging, marine construction, heavy-lifting and other derrick barge services in the Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Diego harbors