Charleston Naval Shipyard, former U.S. Navy ship building and repair facility located along the west bank of the Cooper River, in North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Charleston Naval Shipyard is a shipyard in North Charleston that specializes in the construction and maintenance of military vessels. The facility includes multiple large dry docks, assembly halls, and administrative buildings built over more than a century.
The shipyard was founded in 1901 and became one of the major naval facilities on the East Coast. Over the decades, it launched significant vessels and played a role during multiple wartime periods.
Access to the shipyard is limited since it remains an active naval facility and public visits are not permitted. Visitors can see exterior structures from the surrounding area or learn more through nearby museums in North Charleston or greater Charleston.
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