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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Norfolk Naval Shipyard (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different

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marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Norfolk Naval Shipyard (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Norfolk Naval 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. (Submitted on February 14, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 12, 2014

2. Gosport Shipyard Marker

Gate 10 of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard

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 586 times since then and 12 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.