Charlestown Navy Yard: Boston National Historical Park, Massachusetts

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Author United States. National Park Service
Title Charlestown Navy Yard: Boston National Historical Park, Massachusetts
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Summary "Charlestown Navy Yard: Boston National Historical Park, Massachusetts" is a historical account written in the late 20th century. The narrative explores the evolution of the Charlestown Navy Yard from its establishment in the early 1800s to its status as a significant naval shipbuilding and repair facility. The book delves into the development of naval technology, the yard's contributions to U.S. naval history, and the impact of various wars on its operations, detailing the interaction between military needs and shipyard advancements. The opening of the text provides a comprehensive overview of the historical significance of the Charlestown Navy Yard, detailing its establishment as a response to early challenges faced by the young U.S. Navy. It outlines the origins of the yard during the late 18th century when Congress authorized the construction of warships to protect American merchant ships from Barbary pirates. The narrative intricately portrays the struggles of Captain William Bainbridge, who oversaw the yard’s development amidst chaos and mismanagement, striving to enhance the infrastructure necessary for building and repairing naval vessels. This sets the tone for a deeper exploration of the Navy Yard’s evolution and its pivotal role in U.S. maritime history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class VA: Naval science: Navies: Organization, distribution, naval situation
Subject Boston Naval Shipyard (Boston, Mass.) -- History
Subject Charlestown Navy Yard (Mass.) -- History
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EBook-No. 55010
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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