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What type of ships did the Brooklyn Navy Yard produce after the American Civil War?
Wooden ships
Steel ships
Iron ships
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After the American Civil War in the 1860s, the Brooklyn Navy Yard transitioned from producing wooden ships to steel ships. This shift in production allowed for the creation of more advanced and durable vessels.
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