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Andrew Sprowle establishes the Gosport Shipyard
- When
- November 1, 1767
- Where
- Western shore of the Elizabeth River, Norfolk County, Virginia colony
Andrew Sprowle founded the Gosport Shipyard on November 1, 1767, on the western shore of the Elizabeth River in the Virginia colony.
On November 1, 1767, Andrew Sprowle established the Gosport Shipyard on the western shore of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk County in the Virginia colony. The site later became the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, which was established as Gosport Shipyard in 1767 and is regarded as the oldest shipyard in the United States, located on the Elizabeth River.
Sources
- Norfolk Naval Shipyard Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
- Elizabeth River (Virginia) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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