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	Mesothelioma SOS - Asbestos Exposure at Shipyards
		Home to the first dry dock in the world, the expansive Newport News Shipyard (NNS) in Virginia was at the forefront of the shipbuilding industry for decades, from the time it opened in 1886 and produced its first tugboat to the present...
		The Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) is the U.S. Navy’s oldest shipyard and, in actuality, pre-dates the Navy itself by 31 years.
		Southwest Marine Terminal of San Pedro, California, formerly a Bethlehem Steel shipyard, was established in 1917 and is of the oldest shipbuilding and repair facilities at the Port of Los Angeles.
	www.mesotheliomasos.com /jobsitesShipyards.php (3123 words)

	Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NSY)
		The shipyard is located on the southern branch of the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, Virginia, which is in the southeastern part of the state, known as Hampton Roads.
		Norfolk is the oldest continuously operated shipyard in the United States and the only east coast naval shipyard capable of dry docking nuclear aircraft carriers.
		Norfolk Naval Shipyard continues its history of leadership by its newest role as a partner in the Regional Maintenance Concept which efficiently consolidates the shipyard's resources of skilled mechanics and production facilities and equipment with those of the military personnel and ships forces of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet.
	www.fas.org /man/company/shipyard/norfolk.htm (673 words)

	Norfolk Naval Shipyard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Gosport Shipyard was founded on November 1, 1767 by Andrew Sprowle on the western shore of the Elizabeth River.
		Following its recapture of Norfolk and Portsmouth (and the shipyard) by the Union forces, the name of the shipyard was changed to Norfolk, after the largest city in the area even though the shipyard was actually located in Portsmouth.
		Norfolk Naval Shipyard provides repair and modernization services for every type of ship that the U.S. Navy has in service, which includes amphibious vessels, submarines, guided missile cruisers, and supercarriers, although in recent years the shipyard has primarily focused on nuclear ships and nuclear support ships.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Norfolk_Naval_Shipyard (852 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Norfolk Naval Shipyard
		The shipyard was developed and prospered under Andrew Sprowle, a trustee for the Town of Portsmouth, a wealthy merchant and shipowner, a shipbuilder, and the Chairman of Trade in the Colony of Virginia.
		The Naval Shipyard at Portsmouth is located on the southern branch of the Elizabeth River approximately 8 nmi south-southeast of Naval Station, Norfolk.
		Norfolk is the oldest continuously operated shipyard in the United States and the only east coast naval shipyard capable of dry docking nuclear aircraft carriers.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Norfolk-Naval-Shipyard (2673 words)

	Norfolk Naval Shipyard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Gosport Shipyard was founded on November 1 1767 by Andrew Sprowle on the western of the Elizabeth River.
		This shipyard became prosperous naval and merchant for the British In 1775 at the beginning of the American Revolution Sprowle stayed loyal to the Crown fled Virginia which confiscated all of his including the shipyard.
		Following its recapture by the Union the name of the shipyard was to Norfolk after the largest city in the area even though the shipyard was actually in Portsmouth.
	www.freeglossary.com /Norfolk_Naval_Shipyard (690 words)

	Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY)
		The shipyard population consists of approximately 6,750 civilian employees and permanent military personnel.
		Six of the fleet's older battleships were modernized at the Norfolk Navy Yard: the TEXAS in 1925-26, the NEW YORK in 1926-27, the NEVADA in 1927-29, the ARIZONA in 1929-31, the MISSISSIPPI in 1931-33, and the IDAHO in 1931-34.
		Norfolk Naval Shipyard continues its history of leadership by its newest role as a partner in the Regional Maintenance Concept which efficiently consolidates the shipyard's resources of skilled mechanics and production facilities and equipment with those of the military personnel and ships forces of the US Atlantic Fleet.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/norfolk_sy.htm (3900 words)

	Portsmouth Naval Shipyard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS), often called the Portsmouth Navy Yard, is a United States Navy shipyard for building, remodeling, and repairing the Navy's ships.
		Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is also sometimes confused with Norfolk Naval Shipyard, which is in Portsmouth, Virginia.
		Both Maine and New Hampshire laid claim to the naval base until the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed the case, asserting judicial estoppel.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Portsmouth_Naval_Shipyard (560 words)

	ipedia.com: Norfolk Naval Shipyard Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Norfolk Naval Shipyard, often called the Norfolk Navy Yard, is a U.S. Navy facility in Portsmouth, Virginia, for building, remodeling, and repairing the...
		Norfolk Naval Shipyard provides repair and modernization services for every type of ship that the U.S. Navy has in service, which includes amphibious vessels, submarines, guided missile cruisers, and aircraft carriers.
		In fact, the Norfolk yard is the only facility on the east coast capable of dry docking nuclear aircraft carriers.
	www.ipedia.com /norfolk_naval_shipyard.html (579 words)

	Norfolk Naval Station (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Norfolk Naval Station lies at the eastern shore of Hampton Roads.
		Norfolk is about eighteen miles from the Atlantic Ocean and is bordered by the Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads Harbor.
		Naval Station is homeport to aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers, large amphibious ships, submarines and a variety of supply and logistics ships.
	www.waltcummings.com /career/norfolk/nornavsta.htm (1327 words)

	Norfolk Shipyard
		This former colonial shipyard became the Navy's nucleus in the Hampton Roads area where the largest naval base in the world has developed.
		The Norfolk Naval Shipyard is the U.S.Navy's oldest shipyard and actually predates the United States Navy Department by 31 years.
		Norfolk Naval Shipyard - Portsmouth, VA has a medium size commissary, a medium exchange, and a mini mall (757)397-7068.
	www.themilitaryzone.com /bases/norfolk_shipyard.html (310 words)

	Norfolk, Virginia
		Norfolk is the premier port city in Virginia.
		The naval yard was known as Gosport until 1862, when it was renamed after Norfolk.
		Today, the Norfolk Naval Shipyard claims to be "one of the largest shipyards in the world specializing in repairing, overhauling and modernizing ships and submarines.
	www.virginiaplaces.com /vacities/24norf.html (1096 words)

	St. Julien's Creek Annex - Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY)
		Also to the north are residential developments and a road bed of the Norfolk and Western Railroad, and to the south lie sewage disposal and industrial waste ponds and residential developments.
		Norfolk Naval Shipyard is located less than one mile to the north.
		In 1977, the annex was transferred to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/norfolk_st-juliens.htm (478 words)

	Norfolk Naval Shipyard - Definition, explanation
		The Norfolk Naval Shipyard, often called the Norfolk Navy Yard, is a U.S. Navy facility in Portsmouth, Virginia, for building, remodeling, and repairing the Navy's ships.
		The Gosport Shipyard was founded on November 1, 1767 by Andrew Sprowle on the western shore of the Elizabeth River.
		Norfolk Naval Shipyard provides repair and modernization services for every type of ship that the U.S. Navy has in service, which includes amphibious vessels, submarines, guided missile cruisers, and supercarriers.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/n/no/norfolk_naval_shipyard.php (770 words)

	NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Norfolk Naval Shipyard is the U.S.Navy's oldest shipyard and actually predates the United States Navy Department by 31 years.
		The shipyard attained nuclear technology capability in the early part of 1965 when USS SKATE (SSN-578) became the first modern submarine to undergo a major overhaul here.
		That is why today Norfolk Naval Shipyard's ability to repair and overhaul ships with speed and efficiency has earned it numerous awards and the reputation of being the nation's number one shipyard.
	www.nnsy1.navy.mil /History/HISTORY.HTM (627 words)

	Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's primary mission is the overhaul, repair and modernization of LOS ANGELES Class submarines.
		Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has achieved "Star" status in VPP and was the first Navy activity to be so honored.
		Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, as a good steward of the environment, constructed a two acre tidal salt marsh wetland where there was once a landfill.
	www.ports.navy.mil (454 words)

	Welcome to Naval Shipyard Museum
		Come explore the fascinating history of America’s oldest and largest naval shipyard, which is located on the Portsmouth waterfront.
		During the Revolutionary War, the shipyard was described by the British as “the most considerable one in America.” It’s been burned three times by retreating armies because of its strategic importance.
		Founded in 1767 as the Gosport Shipyard, its name was changed during the Civil War to the Norfolk Navy Yard, and later the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
	www.portsnavalmuseums.com /about_naval.html (233 words)

	SectorSTAR :: Tools & Resources
		Established in 1767, Norfolk Naval Shipyard is the oldest U.S. shipyard devoted exclusively to ship repair and overhaul.
		In 1999, the shipyard won the Secretary of the Navy Environmental Quality Award and the Secretary of the Navy Pollution Prevention Award in the industrial-installation category.
		The shipyard concluded that cleaner drydocks would mean less sediment to be washed into the river, and the management established a system for cleaning drydocks regularly.
	www.p2pays.org /ref/24/23281.htm (950 words)

	Norfolk Naval Shipyard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		In 1799 the keel of the USS Chesapeake sister ship to the USS Constitution was laid making her the first built in Gosport for the U.S. Navy.
		The federal government purchased the shipyard from in 1801 for $12 000.
		After World War II the shipyard from being a ship construction facility to overhaul and repair facility.
	www.freeglossary.com /Norfolk_Navy_Yard (690 words)

	Norfolk Naval Shipyard - TheBestLinks.com - American Revolution, Battleship, Confederate States of America, Cruiser, ...
		Norfolk Naval Shipyard - TheBestLinks.com - American Revolution, Battleship, Confederate States of America, Cruiser,...
		Norfolk Naval Shipyard, American Revolution, Battleship, Confederate States of...
		In fact, Newport News Shipbuilding is the only shipyard in the US that currently builds and refuels nuclear aircraft carriers.
	www.thebestlinks.com /Norfolk_Naval_Shipyard.html (621 words)

	Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (NSY)
		However, it was not until 1800 that a permanent shipyard devoted exclusively to the construction and repair of vessels for the United States Navy was established at the mouth of the Piscataqua.
		Prior to this decision all American naval vessels had been built in private shipyards, but the private shipyards of the era were too small, lacking both the dockage and warehousing space, for the task of building this new class of frigate.
		In 1814 the 74 gun ship-of-the-line Washington, the first naval vessel to bear the name of the first president of the United States, was constructed, effectively demonstrating that the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard was fully capable of building state-of-the-art warships.
	www.fas.org /man/company/shipyard/portsmouth.htm (1482 words)

	Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Achieves OSHA "Star" Status
		The Secretary of the Navy and I are extremely proud of the entire shipyard team: the leadership, the safety staff, and especially the men and women of the waterfront working to embed safety into all that you do.
		He further explained that the Shipyard is number one in the repair and modernization of 688 Class submarine in both cost and schedule.
		Under the "One Shipyard" initiative, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is exporting lessons learned and successful processes to streamline the way forward to "Star" status for the other naval shipyards.
	www.safetycenter.navy.mil /osh/articles/shipyard.htm (941 words)

	Mesothelioma SOS - Asbestos Exposure at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
		World War II was the Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s time to shine, when its 43,000 employees built 30 major vessels and repaired 6,850 U.S. and Allied ships.
		At the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, it was routine to use hammers, band saws, and shears to strip away old insulation, readying the ship for new materials to be installed.
		Because NNSY was responsible for so many refurbishing projects, naval employees, both military and civilian, were constantly working in a haze of white dust due to damaged asbestos.
	www.mesotheliomasos.com /jobsitesNorfolk.php (429 words)

	ACHP \| Prominent Section 106 Cases: Summer 2001
		The Commander, Navy Region, Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA) also committed in the MOA to pursue Navy command approval to add the Norfolk Naval Shipyard to the list of properties covered by the Programmatic Agreement (PA) for management of historic Navy properties at Hampton Roads that was signed in 1999.
		The Norfolk Naval Air Station Historic District is one of several historic districts at Norfolk Naval Station.
		Management of these and other historic properties at Norfolk Naval Station is subject to the PA for management of historic Navy properties at Hampton Roads that was signed in 1999.
	www.achp.gov /casearchive/casessum01VA.html (827 words)

	Developing Mesothelioma after working at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard - ELSS
		Located on the western shore of the Elizabeth River, the shipyard was originally named Gosport after the British town.
		At the onset of the American Revolution in 1775, the yard fell into the hands of the Colony of Virginia, and Sprowl retreated on a British flagship.
		The dry dock at Norfolk was the first in the western hemisphere.
	www.mesothelioma.com /jobsites_va_norfolknaval.htm (482 words)

	NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD PLANS NO JOB CUTS THROUGH NEXT SUMMER (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Norfolk Naval Shipyard's work force will remain at about 7,000 through next summer even as the Navy cuts jobs at the nation's other public shipyards.
		Employment at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, one of the largest employers in South Hampton Roads, has fallen steadily from more than 12,000 in the late 1980s to little more than 7,000 today.
		Milner confirmed that the three other naval shipyards that remain open after the latest round of base closings will be offering early retirement and buyouts.
	scholar.lib.vt.edu /VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1995/vp951203/12030078.htm (408 words)

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