The Moore Dry Dock Company, beginning in 1905, was a ship repairer and shipbuilder. The company was originally founded as Moore & Scott Iron Works in San Francisco, California, but burnt down during the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1908. In 1909, the company purchased the Boole shipyard in Oakland, California, and Moore eventually bought out Scott and changed the name to Moore Dry Dock in 1922.

The dry dock originally operated as a repair facility prior to World War II, but with the nine million dollar investment by both the United States Marine Corp. and the United States Navy, the company was able to expand its facility and equip it with more Naval ship building features. The shipyard was a vital performer in the race to arm the U.S. Navy with sea worthy vessels in preparation of World War II. The Moore Dry Dock was responsible for more than one hundred ships for both the Navy and Merchant Marines during the war. It is important to note that many people who have worked there have become ill with mesothelioma due to the inhalation of asbestos fibers.

The company had a reputation of being the fastest shipyard for repair projects during World War II. The speedy repair rates led to the company investing money to improve the site, creating larger buildings and more efficient production methods. Many of the buildings were produced using the fire and heat resistant fiber known as asbestos.

The use of this material by the Moore Dry Dock Company has raised many concerns with the discovery that asbestos in shipyards can lead to health issues. Since the closure of the shipyard in 1961, many law suits have been filed by both individuals and groups.

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