When talking with them you can see theyre passionate about the museum and all were veterans of either the shipyard or armed. Sep 02, 2016 puget sound naval shipyard, with 125 years in the history books, appears positioned for a strong future. Puget sound naval shipyard was established in 1891 and remains active today. Secretary geurts visits pearl harbor naval shipyard with an eye on the future. Originally established in 1891 as a naval station, puget sound naval shipyard has proudly built and serviced our nations vital naval assets through two world wars and several conflicts, many technological changes, as well as fluctuations in our nations economy. The central power station at puget sound naval shipyard was constructed in 1910 as the shipyard s first central steampower station.
A centennial history of puget sound naval shipyard bremerton. Employee competes in elite spartan races after lifechanging combat injury. Puget sound naval shipyard employee benefits and perks. A centennial history of the puget sound naval shipyard.
Gale mcgee, wife of the senior united states senator from wyoming. Miles of deep water inlets and sheltered shores, along with a supply of natural resources, made the puget sound region extremely valuable. By the end of world war i, puget sound naval shipyard had built over. Photo, print, drawing puget sound naval shipyard, administration building, farragut avenue, bremerton, kitsap county, wa enlarge view 14 images in sequence. This information is for both onbase and offbase at puget sound naval shipyard, wa. The oldest navy warship to ever visit the puget sound was the uss constitution which was built in boston and launched in 1797. Because bremerton and puget sound navy yard was solely perrys. Its purpose is to provide military personnel the information necessary for their move to the area. Central power station, puget sound naval shipyard, bremerton. Puget sound naval shipyard branch health clinic in bremerton, wa. Bremerton shipyards history with submarines traces back to wwi. Puget sound naval shipyard was established in 1891 and remains active today, decommissioning obsolete nuclearpowered submarines. Free admission to this museum that details naval history for the area and the puget sound naval shipyard.
Books, annuals every bremerton high school annual from 1915 on. Base visit trip visit report for puget sound naval shipyard and intermediate maintenance facility detachment boston massachusetts. Puget sound naval shipyard branch health clinic is a group practice with 1 location. The museum began operation as a notforprofit on december 3, 1954. Employment has sprung past,000 the fast few years, its highest in decades. Media in category puget sound naval shipyard the following 70 files are in this category, out of 70 total. Maritime matters in bremerton and seattle august 1, 2019 august 7, 2019 by heidi holmstrom, posted in borndigital photography, films, motion pictures, photographs, summer road trip 2019, u. Uss puget sound ad38 puget sound ad38, the second of the ad37 class destroyer tenders, was laid down 15 february 1965 at puget sound naval shipyard, bremerton, wash launched 16 september 1966. June 30, 2014 the guidedmissile submarine uss ohio ssgn 726 arrives at puget sound naval shipyard and intermediate maintenance facility for a scheduled major maintenance. Fredi perry, bremerton and puget sound navy yard bremerton. Puget sound naval shipyard was established in 1891 as a naval station and was designated navy yard puget sound in 1901.
About puget sound naval shipyard branch health clinic. Bremerton and puget sound navy yard book, 2002 worldcat. Sep 23, 2010 on december 1, 1945, the name of navy yard puget sound was changed to the puget sound naval shipyard, and with the end of world war ii bremerton had reason to worry about its future. Construction battalion maintenance unit 303 commander navy region northwest credo pacific northwest naval facilities engineering field activity northwest. During world war i, the navy yard constructed ships, including 25 subchasers, seven submarines, two minesweepers, seven seagoing tugs, and two ammunition ships, as well as 1,700 small boats. The home city of the puget sound navy yard was bremerton. Nearby communities are port orchard population 11,780, silverdale 19,200, bangor 6,055, and poulsbo 9,200. It is located along the northwestern coast of the u. Haven became the new commander of the yard on may 17, 1950. Puget sound naval shipyard is located in bremerton, kitsap county, washington. It was the principal power plant for the buildings and equipment of the industrial yard.
Sep 30, 2016 the navy built building 50 within the first five years of the puget sound naval shipyards existence, in 1896. The nearest major city is seattle, which can be reached by ferry in just about an hour. Reh and helen lou ross in their book nipsic to nimitz. Government began to study the idea of building a naval shipyard in the pacific northwest. Work in puget sound shipyard is unlikely to slow down in. Puget sound naval shipyard and intermediate maintenance facility is a united states navy shipyard covering 179 acres on puget sound at bremerton, washington in uninterrupted use since its. Bart ripp, tacoma news tribune, june 4, 2002 like the other seven shes either authored or coauthored, she presents history in a palatable, colorful form. The navy built building 50 within the first five years of the puget sound naval shipyards existence, in 1896. Puget sound naval shipyard news newspapers books scholar jstor november. Congressional and public affairs officer, code 1160. Things to do near puget sound naval shipyard memorial plaza.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The following month puget sound naval shipyard was again on a wartime footing as the korean police action began. Apply to expediter, trade assistant, pipefitter and more. Puget sound naval shipyard branch health clinic in. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Driving team, october 5, puget sound navy yard, 1897 indocc 1752. Learn about puget sound naval shipyard, including insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation policy. Benefits information above is provided anonymously by current and former puget sound naval shipyard employees, and may include a summary provided by the employer. During the great depression, the puget sound naval shipyard went through a period of growth and activity in between world war i and world war ii as the military sought to build up the fleet. Things to do near puget sound naval shipyard memorial plaza on tripadvisor. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your. Puget sound naval shipyard, located adjacent to the city of bremerton on sinclair inlet, was established in 1891.
Nipsic to nimitz a centennial history of puget sound naval. Puget sound naval shipyard, with 125 years in the history books, appears positioned for a strong future. His photos tell the story of the shipyard and local sailors in the early twentieth century. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Nmnw is a unit of the naval history and heritage command with headquarters in washington, d. The author has made reading history palatable for young and old. Wyckoff, starting the puget sound navy yard and the dry. The ship was stored at bremertons puget sound naval shipyard from 1955 to 1986.
The puget sound naval shipyards employees are also working on an overhaul of the uss ronald reagan aircraft carrier in japan. It was 2007 and we had just moved to winfield avenue in manette. Puget sound naval shipyard was established in 1891 as a naval station. During world war i, the shipyard built new ships including 25. Photographer john harry steen 18771969 joined the navy in 1903 and arrived in bremerton soon after. Commander submarine development squadron five submarine group nine submarine squadron seventeen. Puget sound naval shipyard employees provided staff for the museum. With projects lining up that only its workers can perform, and the navy pivoting toward the asianpacific, the pace can be expected to continue. During world war ii, the shipyards primary effort was the repair of. It was first a headquarters for shipyard commandants. Things to do near puget sound naval shipyard memorial. Today, the puget sound naval shipyard is the largest and most diverse shipyard on the west coast and one of washington states largest industrial complexes. A centennial history of puget sound naval shipyard hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
Puget sound naval shipyard historic district wikipedia. Puget sound naval shipyard is a large militaryindustrial complex located in bremerton, washington along the north shore of sinclair inlet, which opens to puget sound. The puget sound navy museums newest exhibit, john h. The central power station at puget sound naval shipyard was constructed in 1910 as the shipyards first central steampower station. Photographing the puget sound navy yard, is now open. History of bremerton, kitsap county, washington, and its primary industry, puget sound naval shipyard. After postshakedown availability at boston naval shipyard 15 november december, the tender returned to newport to commence her tending duties in earnest and to serve as flagship for commander, cruiserdestroyer force, atlantic.
Puget sound naval shipyard, officially puget sound naval shipyard and intermediate. Originally established in 1891 as a naval station, puget sound naval shipyard has. The uss missouri was the site of the japanese surrender in tokyo bay at the end of world war ii. Sep 15, 2016 puget sound naval shipyard and intermediate maintenance facility is a united states navy shipyard covering 179 acres on puget sound at bremerton, washington in uninterrupted use since its. The first commercial flights that departed from seatac airport departed in 1947. This is a website dedicated to our men and women serving at puget sound naval shipyard, wa. Puget sound naval shipyard and intermediate maintenance.
Nov 27, 2018 learn about puget sound naval shipyard, including insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation policy. Some of the interesting information that this book mentions is as follows. Us navy 1200 navy pentagon washington dc 203501200. Deliver on time, every time, to preserve our national security. This information is for both onbase and offbase at puget sound naval shipyard. The building moved around until finally settling down in 2007 to house the puget sound navy museum, next to the shipyard and ferry. And bremerton residents know that isnt the only song played for all the town to hear. A centennial history of puget sound naval shipyard by reh, louise m.
Bremertons iconic crane preserved while others are torn down. The shipyard had employed well over 20,000 workers during the height of the second world war. The index,44 pages, is sprinkled with vintage photos of bremerton and what is now psns. Puget sound naval shipyard nsy bremerton, washington. Juab county utah history 1st ed centennial hardcover new, sealed. What i didnt know was that music was coming across the port washington narrows from the puget sound naval shipyard, which plays it each and every day. Heidi witherspoon, bremerton sun, june 4, 2002 nearly 400 pages, thick and as heavy as an anchor, it links bremerton to the greater puget sound region. Named the puget sound naval shipyard museum, it was established by the u.
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