Norfolk Naval Shipyard Trophy Park - Steeped in History
Founded November 1, 1767, Norfolk Naval Shipyard is the Navy's oldest and most recognized shipyard. It has operated under British, Commonwealth of Virginia, Confederate and United States flags, and has been severely damaged by fire three times while aiding in every war fought by our nation.
Today, this Portsmouth, Virginia landmark is one of the largest shipyards in the world specializing in repairing, overhauling and modernizing warships.
Located on a portion of the original Gosport Navy Yard site, Trophy Park is itself rich in history. Created about 1870, the park was host to official military gatherings and concerts by ship's bands. The gazebo has served as both bandstand and ceremonial platform for many events.
Now the park proudly displays the shipyard's heritage for visitors to see. Located throughout the grounds are naval weaponry and artifacts from nine wars – spanning more than 230 years.
Individual plaques explain the significance of the memorabilia.
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#2 - Semi-Automatic Gun
Captured 1900 Boxer Rebellion, Tientsin, China
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#3 - British One-man Submarine
Welman Type
Used late in World War II. Attacks were made by attaching small limpet mines to the targets hull by magnetic holding devices.
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#4 - Mooring Anchor
18th Century
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#5 - Anchor
19th Century
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#6 - WW II Anti-Aircraft Gun
U.S. Navy 3"/50 Cal. Mk 20, Mod 0
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#7 - WW I Gun
U.S. Navy 4"/50 Cal. Mk 12, Mod 3
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#8 - Cannons
1862-1898
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#9 - Armor from CSS VIRGINIA
Converted to an Ironclad from US Frigate Merrimac at Gosport Navy Yard
1861-1862
Monument Commemorating
Norfolk Naval Shipyard's 200th Anniversary
"You are standing in the 16-acre plot which comprised America's First Naval Shipyard Deeded 1 Nov 1767. The vertical Stone is from the modernization in 1965 of America's Oldest Dry Dock, in continuous service since 1833. The slabs of iron were a part of the armor of the CSS Virginia, which changed Naval History. Converted from the USS Merrimac in Dry Dock 1 in 1862."
Unveiled by Adm E.T. Holmes USN CINCLANT and Rear Adm J.A. Brown USN Commander, NNSY 4 Nov, 196
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#10 - 14 c/m RF Gun
From Spanish Cruiser Almirante Oquendo - destroyed at Santiago - July 3rd 1898
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#11 - USS TEXAS - America's First Battleship was built on this site
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#12 - 9-inch Dahlgren
Recovered from USS HURON wrecked 1877 off Nags Head, North Carolina.
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#13 - 12-Pdr Boat Howitzers & 6-Pdr Field Guns
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#14 - Navy Anchor
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#15 - Guns
circa 1750-1820
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#16 - Guided Missile Launcher
USS VIRGINIA (CGN-38)
Launcher recovered from ex-VIRGINIA forward main deck. USS VIRGINIA also had one aft MK-26 Dual arm launched, each weighing 43,000 lbs and part of the Tartar Weapons System, Training rounds simulate SM-2 missiles. USS VIRGINIA was capable of firing 4 missiles simultaneously. This was the first MK-26 launcher (serial number 5) overhauled by the Navy, done at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in 1985.
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#17 - Polaris
Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile
Polaris, a forerunner of Trident deployer undersea today. In the 1960s Norfolk Naval Shipyard tested pressurized-gas ejecting of missiles prior to ignition. The shipyard employed dummy missiles, which exactly duplicated the Polaris in weight and dimensions.
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#18 - 32 Pounder
Cannon of 32 CWT - U.S.Ship of the line PENNSYLVANIA - Burned in evacuation of Gosport Navy Yard - 1861.
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#19 - Anchor from USS Texas
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#20 - Anchor Plate from USS Texas
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#21 - 16-inch Gun Barrel
Iowa Class Battleships were capable of hurling a 1-ton explosive shell a distance of 24 miles.
Length - 70 feet; Weight - 120Tons (240,000 lbs); Bore - 16 inches
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