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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14UI_working-in-the-yard_Boston-MA.html
When the Charleston Navy Yard opened in 1800, Boston 's skilled maritime workers provided a ready source of labor. As sail gave way to steam, and wooden hulls gave way to iron and steel, the work of building, repairing, and maintaining a fleet cha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14UG_the-yard-as-home_Boston-MA.html
Thousands of civilians spent their work days in the yard, then returned home to their Boston neighborhoods. For a few naval personnel, however; the yard was both a work-place and a home. For those who lived here, whether in the luxurious Commandan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14UE_boston-the-navy-yard-and-the-war-of-1812_Boston-MA.html
Boston, the Navy Yard, and the War of 1812When the Federal government established a navy yard in Massachusetts in 1800, it naturally looked to Boston Harbor. A thriving town of more than 34,000 people, Boston was home to hundreds of skilled ship c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14UB_the-changing-yard_Boston-MA.html
In its first years, the navy yard consisted of a small dock and several wooden storehouses, surrounded by mud flats and rolling pastures. In 1812, the commandant noted:"the establishment...afforded no advantage or facility for naval purposes... a …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14U7_serving-the-fleet_Boston-MA.html
By 1940 this navy yard supported a powerful fleet of modern steel ships. Where once carpenters, joiners, and sail- makers responded to the morning shipyard bell, now a shrill steam whistle summoned welders, boilermakers, and electronics specialist…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14U0_charlestown-navy-yard_Boston-MA.html
The Charleston Navy Yard was established in 1800 to build, repair, and supply the nation's warships. For 174 years the yard expanded and adapted to serve a growing, changing navy. In early years, skilled workers build and repaired wooden sloops, f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14TZ_a-state-of-perfect-chaos_Boston-MA.html
This 1833 view of Boston from the west end of the Navy Yard shows a harbor full of busy activity. The steeple of the Old North Church is still a prominent landmark.[courtesy Library of Congress]The Navy Yard in the War of 1812When Captain William …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14SH_life-and-work-in-the-navy-yard-1812_Boston-MA.html
During the day, workers at the Charlestown Navy Yard built, repaired, and supplied American warships. In the evening, theses men left for their homes. Only the Commandant, a few administrative officers, and a detachment of Marines stayed behind. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13O3_commander-barry-carle_Boston-MA.html
In Memoriam CommanderBarry CarleU.S. Navy 1933-1974Died while in the service of his countryDeputy District Civil Engineer for the Commandant of the First Naval District Responsible for the concept and the initial development of the plans for the C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13J5_boston-naval-shipyard_Boston-MA.html
Boston Naval Shipyard has been designated a Registered National Historic LandmarkUnder the provisions of the historic sites act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United Sta…