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Elizabeth River Q8K
The Elizabeth River, explored by Captain John Smith in 1608, was named for Princess Elizabeth. Shipbuilding activity began in 1620 when John Wood, a shipbuilder, requested a Land Grant. Many historic ships were built at the Naval Shipyard here, including the USS Delaware, first ship dry-docked in America, and CSS Virginia, (ex-Merrimac) first ironclad to engage in battle.
Isles of Shoais NH18
About six miles directly out to sea, this cluster of islands abounds in legend and history. Before 1614, when the famous Captain John Smith mapped the rocky and surf-lashed Isles, early fishermen, traders and explorers had a part in their history. Display # 11 - 12 of 12 |