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Drydock No. 1

Drydock No. 1 is a historic place in Portsmouth (Independent City), Portsmouth County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 26, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000862.

Portsmouth (Independent City), Portsmouth County, VirginiaListed February 26, 1970NRIS #70000862★ National Historic Landmark
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Drydock No. 1

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About this place

What is Drydock No. 1?

Drydock Number One is the oldest operational drydock facility in the United States. Located in Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, it was put into service in 1834, and has been in service since then. Its history includes the refitting of USS Merrimack, which was modified to be the Confederate Navy ironclad CSS Virginia. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971.

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Listing details

Name
Drydock No. 1
City
Portsmouth (Independent City)
County
Portsmouth County
State
Virginia
Listed on the National Register
February 26, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000862
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
36.82062, -76.29304
When was Drydock No. 1 listed on the National Register?

Drydock No. 1 was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 26, 1970.

Where is Drydock No. 1 located?

Drydock No. 1 is located in Portsmouth (Independent City), Portsmouth County, Virginia at approximately 36.82062, -76.29304. See the map above.

Is Drydock No. 1 a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Drydock No. 1 is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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