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THE U.S. NAVY'S
OLDEST SHIPYARD |
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Norfolk Naval Shipyard has the distinction of being the
oldest shipyard that is a U.S. Navy Shipyard; it dates to November 1, 1767 and includes
construction of two Continental Navy ships and service as a leased federal yard beginning
on May 27, 1794. It was bought on June 15, 1801. Purchase of the first site for a U.S.
Navy shipyard, the Washington Navy Yard, was completed on October 2, 1799.
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