🇺🇸 Elgin, United States

Elgin is a city located in the state of Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 110,000 residents. Although not directly near a major body of water, Elgin is within a reasonable distance of the Great Lakes, making it accessible for seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies. The city is known for its manufacturing industry, which includes factories producing various products, although it does not have ports, shipyards, or factories specifically focused on ship parts.