Boston Navy Yard
The Boston Navy Yard has been in continuous operation since 1800. It covers approximately 123½ acres and has nearly one and one-half miles of waterfront, three dry docks, a marine railway, ten ship piers, and about one hundred and fifty buildings within its enclosure. It is designated as a building yard. All rope used in the United States Navy is manufactured here. Another interesting fact is that the chains used overseas in planting mines that formed a net against German U boats were made at the forge shop. You will be asked to leave your camera with the guard at the gate who will also direct you to the famous