Hog Island
, in city of Philadelphia, Philadelphia co., on
W shore of Delaware R., at W side of mouth of Schuylkill R. Separated
from mainland by Mingo Creek, merged with Tinicum Isl. to W by
Philadelphia Internatl. Airport. In World War I, important govt.
shipyard here; now an industrial and shipping area. Fort
Mifflin Historical Site on Delaware R., in S.
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