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Story Archives of 'Portsmouth Naval Shipyard'
A Plan to Renovate the Portsmouth Naval Prison
By Roger Wood on Monday, March 10, 2008.The historic but run-down Portsmouth Navy Yard prison may once again be up for commercial lease.
Dating back to 1908, it’s known as the Castle.
And during more than 60 years of use, it’s held tens of thousands of prisoners.
But the building that looms over all others in the shipyard has been empty for decades.
And the Navy wants to find a use for it.
NHPR Correspondent Roger Wood reports.
Kucinich Campaigns On Seacoast
By Roger Wood on Wednesday, August 15, 2007.Democratic Presidential contender Dennis Kucinich, a long shot in the New Hampshire Primary, paid a visit to the Portsmouth Navy Yard.
NHPR Correspondent Roger Wood reports.
Portsmouth Shipyard to Stay Open
On Wednesday, August 24, the Defense Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) voted 7-1 to keep the Portsmouth Shipyard open.
Shipyard To Remain Open
By nhpradmin on Tuesday, August 23, 2005.
On Wednesday, August 24, the Defense Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) voted 7-1 to keep the Portsmouth Shipyard open.
Our Coverage
Shipyard Workers Celebrate BRAC Decision NHPR correspondent Roger Wood was in front of the yard’s main gate when the Shipyard's workers heard the news.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Spared NHPR Correspondent Julie Donnelly reports from Washington.
Portsmouth Shipyard to Stay Open Former Shipyard Commander Peter Bowman is on the Front Porch to talk about why Portsmouth keeps dodging the bullet.
Shipyard Workers Celebrate BRAC Decision
By Roger Wood on Tuesday, August 23, 2005.A celebration broke out shortly after the Base Realignment and Closure Commission vote to keep the Portsmouth Navy Yard open.
NHPR correspondent Roger Wood was in front of the yard’s main gate and filed this report.
Portsmouth Shipyard to Stay Open
By Shay Zeller on Tuesday, August 23, 2005.The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard survived another close call today. The Pentagon wanted to close it, but this morning a federal commission decided against that. This isn't the first time the shipyard has survived in the face of closure. We'll talk with Former Shipyard Commander Peter Bowman about why Portsmouth keeps dodging the bullet. Bowman served on the base closure commission in 1993.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Spared
By Julie Donnelly on Tuesday, August 23, 2005.After a very long process, supporters of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard breathed a sigh of relief today as the Base Realignment and Closure Commission decided to reject the Department of Defense's recommendation to close.
Just one of the nine commissioners agreed with Secretary Rumsfeld that the base was unnecessary to the future of the Navy.
NHPR Correspondent Julie Donnelly reports from Washington.
New Hampshire Officials Testify in Support of Portsmouth
By Amy Quinton on Thursday, July 7, 2005.The fate of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is now in the hands of the Base Realignment and Closure Commission, or BRAC.
Top officials from New Hampshire and Maine were in Boston Wednesday for a final hearing.
Their goal was to convince the BRAC Commissioners that the Pentagon made a mistake in putting the Shipyard on the Closure List.
NHPR's Amy Quinton attended Wednesday's hearing and files this report.
Keep It Open
By Roger Wood on Monday, May 16, 2005.All eight members of the New Hampshire and Maine Congressional delegation joined state officials at the front gates of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard today.
And they vowed to keep the base open.
NHPR Correspondent Roger Wood reports.
Navy's Reasons for Portsmouth Closure
By Jon Greenberg on Monday, May 16, 2005.The Pentagon report that contained the base closure list also included an explanation of why each base was on that list. In the case of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the decision came down to a choice between facilities in Portsmouth and Pearl Harbor.
NHPR's Jon Greenberg has more.
