Model of the United States frigate Essex (1799) - Port side view

Essex, USS

United State Frigate active in the conflict with Barbary States and the War of 1812

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Pilothouse

Pilot Boat Virginia

Second pilot boat named Virginia. Originally the yacht Pawnee, designed by naval engineers Cox and Stevens. Commissioned by the Virginia Pilots Association in 1932, she remained in VPA service until 1971 when she was relieved by a third Virginia.

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Model of gunboat USS Nashville PG-7 - view from starboard bow

Nashville, USS (PG-7)

This gun boat served in the Spanish-American War, World War I, and played a role in the building of the Panama Canal

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Model of tug 'Mariner' - deckhouse from port quarter

Mariner

Three models built to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Lyon Shipyard, formerly Moon Shipyard and Repair Corporation.  ‘Mariner’ was one of their early tugs.

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Huntington

Tug built by and for Newport News Shipbuilding as a project of their apprentice school.

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