Hope Village in Portsmouth, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
“1907-1922”
— Path of History Portsmouth, VA —
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 1, 2014
1. Norfolk Naval Shipyard Marker
In 1907 President Theodore Roosevelt launched the "Great White Fleet" from the shipyard as it began its journey around the world.
Norfolk Naval Shipyard built the first flight deck on a ship, the USS Birmingham (CS-2). When Eugene B. Ely took off from the deck of the Birmingham on November 14, 1910, his intended destination was the Marine Barracks parade ground at NNSY; however, he touched down instead on Willoughby Spit.
Additionally, the first aircraft carrier in the Navy's history, the USS Langley, was converted here between 1919 and 1922 from the collier Jupiter.
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(left) USS Birmingham
(center) USS Jupiter
(right) U.S. Navy’s first aircraft carrier, Langley, was created from the electrically-powered collier Jupiter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 2012.
Location. 36° 49.693′ N, 76° 17.843′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is in Hope Village. Marker can be reached from Lincoln Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (a few steps from this marker); Sail portion of the USS Thomas Jefferson (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 2, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
