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| Charleston Navy Yard | |
|---|---|
| Charleston, South Carolina | |
| Type | Shipyard |
| Built | 1909 |
| In use | 1909 — 1996 - now as Detyens Shipyards |
| Controlled by | United States Navy |
Charleston Navy Yard was a U.S. Navy ship building and repair facility located along the west bank of the Cooper River, in North Charleston, South Carolina. It began operations in 1909 as a drydock, and continued as a navy facility until 1996 when it was leased to Detyens Shipyards, Inc. during down-sizing.
The yard first produced the destroyer USS Tillman (DD-135), then began to increase production in the 1930s. A total of 21 destroyers were assembled at Charleston Navy Yard.
Today, a 340-acre section of the former base is being revitalized as a sustainable, mixed-use urban hub for the city of North Charleston, SC. The new development is called The Navy Yard. Ground broke in 2005.
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