


Washington Navy Yard
Type | Factory, Shipyard | |
Historical Name of Location | Washington, United States |
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1 Jul 1939 | (appx date) Planning of the new Essex-class carrier began at the United States Navy's Bureau of Ships at the Washington Navy Yard. |
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Modern Day Location
WW2-Era Place Name | Washington, United States |
Lat/Long | 38.8733, -76.9969 |
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