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Boston's Naval History
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From its founding in 1630, Boston has always been an important port.  The United States Navy recognized this in 1800 and built on the shores of nearby Charlestown one of the first six Navy Yards in the country.  For nearly one hundred seventy five years Charlestown has played an important role in building, and maintaining, the United States Navy fleet.

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