For over 200 years, the work of the Portmouth Naval Shipyard has aided our nation in battle. But this year, the yard had a battle of its own, as it was added once again to the base realignment and closure list.
Although all looked lost for Portsmouth, people across the state rallied, protested and made their case. And in a dramatic eleventh-hour change, Portsmouth- the nation's oldest shipyard- was saved. With so much at stake for thousands of New Hampshire workers, the battle over the future of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard was undoubtedly a 2005 Newsmaker of the Year.
NHPR Stories
NHPR Story Archive: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Web Resources:
Final Report: Base Realignment and Closure Commission
US Navy: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
SaveOurShipyard.org
Photo: Seacoast Shipyard Association/SaveOurShipyard.org
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