Norfolk Naval Shipyard

Norfolk Naval Shipyard, in Portsmouth, Virginia, is the U.S. Navy's oldest and largest industrial facility that provides repair, overhaul and modernization of ships and submarines. Founded in 1767 as Gosport Shipyard, its mission is to deliver timely, cost-wise readiness from the nation's oldest, continuously active shipyard. Its vision is to be the best in class provider of naval shipyard products and services, serving as a vital asset in defense of the United States throughout its 150-acre base.