May 5
Portsmouth, VA is located at the Zero Mile Marker on the Intracoastal Waterway, the midway point between Maine and Miami and also the halfway point on our Loop. It is home to the nation's oldest naval shipyard and is located in the world's largest and deepest natural harbor. The US Navy's first battleship, the Texas, was launched in 1892 at the US Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth. The Texas was the first ship made of the steel built manufactured at the shipyard. The first ferry service in America was established on the Elizabeth River between Portsmouth and Norfolk in 1636. Our dock was minutes away from the historic downtown and we are parked across from the ferry. Wonderful place to explore!
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| What a contrast to the Dismal Swamp. |
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| Sailboats around the military ships |
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| The Commodore Dinner Theater, circa 1945. We attended opening night of The Avengers with John and Rita |
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| Brandy IV and Loop Dreams at the Portsmouth city dock |
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