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What is the oldest shipyard in the United States that's located in Portsmouth, Virginia?

  • Portsmouth Shipyard

  • Norfolk Naval Shipyard

  • Virginia Shipyard

  • Elizabeth River Shipyard

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The Norfolk Naval Shipyard, located in Portsmouth, Virginia, is the oldest and largest industrial facility that belongs to the U.S. Navy. It was established in 1767 as Gosport Shipyard and renamed Norfolk Naval Shipyard in 1862.
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