The
Norfolk Naval Shipyard, often called the
Norfolk Navy Yard and abbreviated as
NNSY, is a
U.S. Navy facility in
Portsmouth,
Virginia, for building, remodeling, and repairing the Navy's ships. It's the oldest and largest industrial facility that belongs to the U.S. Navy as well as the most multifaceted. Located on the
Elizabeth River, the yard is just a short distance upriver from its mouth at
Hampton Roads.