Philadelphia Naval Shipyard (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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Dates:
Active 1832
Active 1877

Biographical notes:

The Philadelphia Naval Shipyard was established in 1801 in the Southwark District of Philadelphia. In 1876, it was relocated three miles south to League Island at the confluence of the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers.

From the description of Logbooks, 1837, 1849. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122633130

The Philadelphia Naval Shipyard was established in 1801 in the Southwark District of Philadelphia. In 1876, the yard relocated three miles south to League Island and the confluence of the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers.

From the description of Reports, 1842-1844. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122347697

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Subjects:

  • Navy-yards and naval stations
  • Shipbuilding
  • Shipyards

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Places:

  • Pennsylvania--Philadelphia (as recorded)
  • Pennsylvania--Philadelphia (as recorded)
  • Pennsylvania--Philadelphia (as recorded)
  • Pennsylvania--League Island (as recorded)
  • Philadelphia (Pa.) (as recorded)

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