Philadelphia Naval Shipyard (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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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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referencedIn Guastavino Fireproof Construction Company/George Collins. Architectural records. Series II: Projects Records Subseries 38: Files, Pennsylvania, 1891-1963 (bulk 1930-1938). Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
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creatorOf Sherry, B. B., Lt. Cmdr. Brunswick. Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee County Federated Library System
referencedIn Lenthall, John, 1807-1882. Collection of ship plans and drawings by John Lenthall's mentors, 1790-1853. Independence Seaport Museum
creatorOf Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860. Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1839. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Kennedy, John Pendleton, 1795-1870. Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1852. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Salter, John, 1788-1858. Correspondence, 1813-1857. New Hampshire Historical Society Library
creatorOf Philadelphia Naval Shipyard (Philadelphia, Pa.). Logbooks, 1837, 1849. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
referencedIn Fernald, Hays Malcolm, Papers, 1913-1915 University of West Florida Libraries
referencedIn Lenthall, John, 1807-1882. Plans and drawings of ships constructed, drawn, or collected by John Lenthall, 1823-1874. Independence Seaport Museum
creatorOf Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865. Yantic, 1864-[ongoing]. Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee County Federated Library System
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referencedIn Barron, James, 1769-1851. Papers of James Barron, 1831-1849. Library of Congress
referencedIn Fernald, Hays Malcolm. Papers, 1913-1915. University of West Florida, John C. Pace Library
creatorOf King, R. D., Lt. Cmdr. Redfin (SS-272). Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee County Federated Library System
referencedIn Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.). Centennial Exhibition records, 1870-1879. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
referencedIn Philadelphia Naval Shipyard (Philadelphia, Pa.). Office of the Commanding Naval Officer. Letters received, 1831-1842. Independence Seaport Museum
referencedIn Lumadue, Lucille, 1904-1980. Diary, 1928, 1935. Rutgers University
referencedIn Sheaff, Charles Raymond, 1867-1942. Charles Raymond Sheaff papers, 1861-1942 (bulk 1861-1898). UC Berkeley Libraries
creatorOf Philadelphia Naval Shipyard (Philadelphia, Pa.). Philadelphia Naval Shipyard records, 1832-1877 [manuscript]. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Records, ., 1832-1877 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
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Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Pennsylvania--League Island
Philadelphia (Pa.)
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Navy-yards and naval stations
Shipbuilding
Shipyards
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Active 1832

Active 1877

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