Norfolk Naval Shipyard is the oldest and largest industrial facility in the U.S. Navy, repairing aircraft carriers and submarines.
Portsmouth, Virginia
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is the oldest and largest industrial facility in the U.S. Navy, repairing aircraft carriers and submarines.
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Norfolk Naval Shipyard is located near Portsmouth, Virginia.
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Portsmouth is the nearest listed city for Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
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- Virginia
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- Portsmouth
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