Boat yard shutting down

MOBILE, Ala. -- Harrison Brothers Dry Dock and Repair Yard is closing after 117 years. The inventory is being sold in one chunk, and owner Bill Harrison III wants to clear and lease the land. The yard has operated on the east bank of the Mobile River since 1895, but a combination of factors, including a slack economy, led to the decision to close. (Source: Mobile Press-Register, 05/17/12)