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  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.
In 2005, a summer-long series of events were held marking the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Portsmouth, including a visit by a Navy destroyer, a parade and a re-enactment of the arrival of diplomats from the two warring nations.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Portsmouth_Naval_Shipyard   (560 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Despite its name, the shipyard is neither in Portsmouth nor even in the state of New Hampshire, it is currently located on the other side of the Piscataqua River from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in the state of Maine, occupying the whole of Seavey Island in the river.
Portsmouth was a port by the 9th century, but was formally founded in 1170 when wealthy landowner and merchant Jean de Gisors was attracted to the area by the natural harbour and the possibilities for trade.
Because of Portsmouth's naval importance it was a major military target during World War II, and of the 70,000 buildings there at the time 65,000 suffered some damage in air raids, of which 6,650 were totally destroyed.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Portsmouth-Naval-Shipyard   (1630 words)

  
 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (NSY)
Portsmouth NSY is on the border of New Hampshire and Maine, 50 miles north of Boston, MA.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, as the most experienced naval shipyard in submarine design, construction, modernization, and maintenance, is diversifying in the very deep ocean submersible and special operations arenas.
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.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/portsmouth_nsy.htm   (2500 words)

  
 Asbestos Exposure at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard - Early, Ludwick, Sweeney and Strauss   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The private shipyards used for government ships were too small for building frigates of high caliber and tonnage, so the Secretary of the Navy proposed the establishment of publicly owned shipyards to be responsible for this new class of frigate.
June 12, 1800 was the birth-date of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard was placed on the NPL (National Priorities List) in May 1994, after it was discovered that surface runoff and erosion were contaminating the Piscataqua River.
www.elslaw.com /jobsites_nh_portsmouth_ns.htm   (826 words)

  
 NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This shipyard is the "mother institution" of the Navy's oldest and largest hospital, the Portsmouth Naval Hospital, built 1827-30.
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is built on 819 acres of land, has 30 miles of paved streets, 324 permanent buildings, 33 miles of railroad track, 4 locomotives, 137 cars, 334 cranes and derricks, 7 drydocks, and is capable of drydocking and rendering complete service to the world's largest ships.
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.
www.nnsy1.navy.mil /History/ROOTS.HTM   (4332 words)

  
 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Achieves OSHA "Star" Status
He added, "Portsmouth, in its 'One Shipyard' capacity, is the lead yard for the 688 Class submarine, and you are propagating many of those good practices far beyond your fence line.
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)

  
 Vallejo
Portsmouth CA The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) is located about 50 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts, at the southernmost tip of Maine.
The shipyard itself is on an island in Kittery, Maine, across from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, near the mouth of the Piscataqua River.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is the most experienced naval shipyard in submarine design, construction, modernization, and maintenance.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/portsmouth.htm   (144 words)

  
 Fleet changes may lower shipyard's value
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is a specialty yard, currently equipped to work on smaller attack submarines rather than the much larger ballistic-missile submarines.
While the Maine shipyard is isolated from other military facilities, the Virginia shipyard is in the center of one of the largest concentrations of military power in the world.
Private shipyards are putting enormous political pressure on Congress and the Bush administration to take over that work, said Bill McDonough, a former commander at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and a leader of the effort to keep it open.
news.mainetoday.com /indepth/baseclosings/050417portsmouth.shtml   (1194 words)

  
 New Hampshire: History of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Local Legacies: Celebrating Community Roots - Library of Congress)
Naval ship construction in America had its beginning in 1690 on the shores of the Pisctaqua River, which serves as a natural boundary between Maine and New Hampshire.
Through all the major national conflicts, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) was called upon to design and construct warships -- from the War of 1812 to the Vietnam War.
The Shipyard currently has a lead role in the overhaul of nuclear-powered submarines.Through several centuries, the PNS has distinguished itself as a leader in naval design and construction.
lcweb2.loc.gov /cocoon/legacies/NH/200003288.html   (313 words)

  
 City of Portsmouth, VA - Courthouse Galleries to offer Feng Shui Interior Design Class Jan. 28th and Chocolate ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Learn about Portsmouth’s role during the American Revolutionary War, including the occupation of Portsmouth by British forces, the destruction of the Gosport Navy Yard, and the effects of the war on the community.
Highlights along the course include the Elizabeth River, the Lightship PORTSMOUTH, the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Hospital Point, historic houses of Olde Towne, the Seawall, and a post-race party at the NTELOS Pavilion.
In celebration of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum's newly renovated exhibits, a fun-filled family day of activities is planned.
www.portsmouthva.gov /news/2006/navalmuseum1.htm   (688 words)

  
 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard was founded by the U.S. Congress on June 12, 1800, as the first of six public shipyards.
The Treaty of Portsmouth, which ended the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, was signed here.
The large, white fortress-like building at the eastern end of the shipyard (not shown), a naval prison, was closed in 1974 and remains empty.
www.portsmouthnh.com /harbourtrail/shipyard.cfm   (90 words)

  
 Workers hopeful of maintaining Portsmouth naval yard - The Boston Globe - Boston.com - Maine - News
It was his friend, another shipyard worker, who said the sprawling seaside complex where they repair nuclear-powered submarines might not be closing, after all.
Other shipyard workers, officials, and supporters of the complex greeted the letter yesterday with a mix of optimism and restraint, hoping that it signaled a small victory for the nation's oldest continuously operating naval yard, first established in 1800 at the mouth of the Piscataqua River.
In an analysis of the shipyards' value to the military, Portsmouth scored slightly higher than Pearl Harbor, but because Hawaii is located in the Pacific, where there is more Navy ship traffic, the military chose to close Portsmouth.
www.boston.com /news/local/maine/articles/2005/07/03/workers_hopeful_of_maintaining_portsmouth_naval_yard?rss_id=Boston+Globe+--+City%2FRegion+News   (975 words)

  
 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Spared | New Hampshire Public Radio
Before the Commission began its consideration of Portsmouth Naval shipyard, there were rumblings that the shipyard would emerge unscathed.
Portsmouth Shipyard labor leaders, who had traveled to Washington for the final deliberations, were thrilled by the decision.
He says that although the decision to spare the shipyard is a logical one, Chairman Principi's personal feelings came to bear on his vote.
www.nhpr.org /node/9594   (673 words)

  
 Portsmouth naval shipyard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/portsmouth_naval_shipyard   (188 words)

  
 DefenseLINK News: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Celebrates Bicentennial   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Along with numerous events at the shipyard, port visits are scheduled for the Trident ballistic submarine the USS Maine, commissioned in Portsmouth in 1996, and the USCGC Reliance.
Shipyard employees including engineers, technicians, tradesmen, along with many submarine veterans having unique perspectives on the installation's long and varied history will also be available throughout the weekend.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard employs more than 3,600 workers and has a $270 million economic impact on the tri-state area of Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
www.defenselink.mil /releases/2000/b06082000_bt316-00.html   (273 words)

  
 Navy Region Northeast - Portsmouth Naval Shipyard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Shipyard’s primary mission is the overhaul, repair, modernization, and refueling of LOS ANGELES Class nuclear powered submarines.
PNS is the most experienced naval shipyard in submarine design, construction, modernization, and maintenance, and is diversifying in the very deep ocean submersible and special operations arenas.
Portsmouth is an enduring and respected member of the Navy maintenance team noted for: a flexible, mobile work force performing at full potential; timely, thorough response to customer needs when and where required; an expanded role in life cycle maintenance of Navy submersibles.
www.cnrne.navy.mil /portsmouth/portsmouth_mission.htm   (141 words)

  
 Portsmouth-Built Submarines of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard - Portsmouth Marine Society Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
With the advent of World War I the history of shipbuilding in the Piscataqua region entered a new phase when the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard was selected to build the first navy constructed submarine, the L-8, the first of 134 submarines to be built at this yard.
Portsmouth reached a high point during World War II when 75 vessels were built during the 1942-1945 period.v After the war Portsmouth began building nuclear powered boats and also became a pioneer in various aspects of submarine research, especially sonics and hydrodynamics.
Acquired by the Portsmouth Submarine Memorial Association, the Albacore is a key part of the planned Port of Portsmouth Maritime Museum.
www.perpublisher.com /pms6.html   (224 words)

  
 NPL Site Narrative for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, NPL, Superfund, US EPA
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) is located on Seavey Island in the Piscataqua River in Kittery, York County, Maine.
During its operational history, the shipyard was used for construction of ships and submarines and is currently used to overhaul nuclear propulsion fleet ballistic missile submarines and attack submarines.
Although Portsmouth Harbor and the lower Piscataqua River are heavily industrialized, the Navy has indicated that the probable source of the sediment contamination is the industrial outfalls at PNS.
www.epa.gov /superfund/sites/npl/nar1393.htm   (455 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)

  
 Portsmouth-Built: Submarines Of The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard - BANH   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Portsmouth-Built: Submarines Of The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard - BANH
With the advent of WW I, Portsmouth Naval shipyard was selected to build the first navy constructed submarine.
After WW II, the shipyard began constructing nuclear-powered submarines & became a pioneer in various aspects of submarine research.
www.state.nh.us /nhsl/nhbooks/portsmouthbuilt.html   (57 words)

  
 Portsmouth Closure Would End 300 Years of Shipbuilding
Closing the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard not only will have a devastating economic impact on the region, but will diminish the military's engineering and nuclear capabilities, and bring to an end a 300-year history of innovative shipbuilding.
The keel of the L-8 sub was laid in late 1914, and in April 1917, the first submarine built at a naval shipyard was launched at Portsmouth Harbor.
Portsmouth's nuclear facilities were put to use in 1959, when Rickover's first nuclear sub, Nautilus, entered the Shipyard for a complete overhaul, the first of any nuclear-powered ship.
www.larouchepub.com /other/2005/3225portsmouth_navy.html   (1877 words)

  
 ATSDR - PHA - Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia
Residential and downtown areas of Portsmouth are to the north and west of the Shipyard.
Northeast of the Shipyard is the city of Norfolk (Baker 1994; LANTDIV 1994).
Near the Shipyard, the thickness of the aquifer is approximately 20 to 30 feet, and groundwater is recharged primarily by the infiltration of precipitation (Water and Air Research 1983; NNSY and LANTDIV 2002).
www.atsdr.cdc.gov /HAC/PHA/norfolkshipyard/nns_p1.html   (16871 words)

  
 Mesothelioma SOS - Asbestos Exposure at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Located in the Piscataqua River Estuary between New Hampshire and Maine, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) is the oldest continuously operating government-run shipyard in the United States, founded in 1800.
Like any shipyard, employees at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard were exposed to asbestos for several decades, especially during the peak war years when construction and renovation of ships and submarines was at its highest.
If you believe you’ve been exposed to asbestos due to employment at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and you have been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, order our free Mesothelioma Resource Kit to learn more about the disease and your legal rights as a victim of asbestos-related cancer.
www.mesotheliomasos.com /jobsitesPortsmouth.php   (282 words)

  
 Editorial: Shipyard has left its mark on the Seacoast's history
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, much like the very harbor in which it sits, gives us a sense of place.
In 1914, the keel of the L-8 was laid at the shipyard and just nine years later the site was officially named a submarine yard.
A commitment — call it patriotism, call it dedication to craft, call it what you want — but it is a commitment to duty and to honor and an unrelenting fidelity to mission during times of exuberance, sadness and triumph.
www.seacoastonline.com /2000news/6_8_e1.htm   (909 words)

  
 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard: the cradle of American shipbuilding All Hands - Find Articles
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) was established in 1800 and is the oldest operational naval shipyard in America.
Being the best is an honor that was bestowed upon Portsmouth during America's youth, when the only steel on Navy ships was found in the nerves of their captains like John Paul Jones, the father of the American Navy.
Portsmouth's affinity for Sailors and all things from the seas is no accident.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0IBQ/is_1040/ai_113231400   (825 words)

  
 Virginia: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum (Local Legacies: Celebrating Community Roots - Library of Congress)
Established in 1949 within the nation's oldest shipyard, the museum was later moved in 1963 to the Portsmouth waterfront at Riverfront Park.
The museum displays many ship models and artifacts related to the armed forces, including the history of the naval shipyard, the Portsmouth area, and the history of the world famous C.S.S. Virginia (formerly the Merrimac).
The Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth was established in 1767 under the British flag.
lcweb2.loc.gov /cocoon/legacies/VA/200003607.html   (202 words)

  
 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard | New Hampshire Public Radio
In the case of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the decision came down to a choice between facilities in Portsmouth and Pearl Harbor.
An announcement on the fate of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is expected this morning.
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is on the Pentagon's list of some 150 bases to be closed around the country.
www.nhpr.org /taxonomy/term/1413   (765 words)

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