Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Gosport Shipyard

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2014

1. Gosport Shipyard Marker

Inscription. Gosport Shipyard, which later became a United States Naval Shipyard, was established in 1787 by Andrew Sprowle. In 1833 the first drydock in the United States was opened in this yard.

Erected 1970 by Fort Nelson Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.

Location. 36° 49.293′ N, 76° 17.796′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is in Norfolk Naval Shipyard. It is at the intersection of Portsmouth Boulevard and Port Centre Parkway, on the right when traveling east on Portsmouth Boulevard. Located just outside Gate 10 of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth VA 23704, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Hampton Roads,

specifically in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically

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in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Norfolk Naval Shipyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Urban Archaeology (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historical Marker (approx. 0.3 miles away); Shipbuilding & Repair Occupations (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Shipbuilding & Repair Occupations (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Labor Force (approx. 0.4 miles away); The U.S. Shipyard (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named The U.S. Shipyard (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.

Also see . . .
1. Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Wikipedia article (Submitted on February 14, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

2. Norfolk Naval Shipyard History.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2014

2. Gosport Shipyard Marker

Gate 10 of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard

(Submitted on February 14, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Norfolk Naval Shipyard plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2014

3. Norfolk Naval Shipyard plaque

Service to the Fleet
Under Four Flags
plaque is located on the left column of the gate

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 839 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 13, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on February 14, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on February 13, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.