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Mare Island Naval Shipyard

Mare Island Naval Shipyard is a historic place in Vallejo, Solano County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1975, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 75002103.

Vallejo, Solano County, CaliforniaListed May 15, 1975NRIS #75002103★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Mare Island Naval Shipyard?

The Mare Island Naval Shipyard was the first United States Navy base established on the Pacific Ocean and was in service 142 years from 1854 to 1996. It is located on the peninsula of Mare Island, which is part of the city of Vallejo, on San Pablo Bay in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, 23 miles (37 km) northeast of San Francisco. MINSY made a name for itself as the premier U.S. West Coast submarine port as well as serving as the controlling force in San Francisco Bay Area shipbuilding efforts during World War II.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Mare Island Naval Shipyard
City
Vallejo
County
Solano County
State
California
Listed on the National Register
May 15, 1975
NRIS reference number
75002103
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.09946, -122.27102
When was Mare Island Naval Shipyard listed on the National Register?

Mare Island Naval Shipyard was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1975.

Where is Mare Island Naval Shipyard located?

Mare Island Naval Shipyard is located in Vallejo, Solano County, California at approximately 38.09946, -122.27102. See the map above.

Is Mare Island Naval Shipyard a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Mare Island Naval Shipyard is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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