For Black History month, Hanwha Philly Shipyard dove into the history of influential maritime leaders of our past. Representing many of the same qualities and characteristics of our shipyard today, we’re paying homage to the advancements that without, we may not exist today. Isaac Myers became a prominent leader in the shipbuilding and trade union industries. Becoming the leader of the largest trade union in the nation as well as the first black owner of a shipyard in Baltimore, MD. James Forten