The Shipyard
Most people with a working knowledge of American history are probably familiar, at least in passing, with the phrase the Arsenal of Democracy. But only those with an interest in local or naval history are probably aware of the contributions Quincy made to that arsenal. For close to a hundred years the Fore River Shipyard provided a living for generations of Quincy residents, who in turn launched some of the U.S. Navy's better known vessels, such as...
The U.S.S. Lexington - fondly kown as "Lady Lex" - sunk at the Battle of the Coral Sea in 1942. Her successor was also built in Quincy.
The U.S.S. Wasp - sunk off the coast of Guadalcanal in 1942. And her namesake.
The U.S.S. Massachusetts, which you can visit today at Battleship Cove in Fall River.
The U.S.S. Quincy - sunk during the Battle of Savo Island in 1942. Her replacement was also built in Quincy, and carried President Roosevel to the Yalta Conference.
The U.S.S. Lexington - fondly kown as "Lady Lex" - sunk at the Battle of the Coral Sea in 1942. Her successor was also built in Quincy.
The U.S.S. Wasp - sunk off the coast of Guadalcanal in 1942. And her namesake.
The U.S.S. Massachusetts, which you can visit today at Battleship Cove in Fall River.
The U.S.S. Quincy - sunk during the Battle of Savo Island in 1942. Her replacement was also built in Quincy, and carried President Roosevel to the Yalta Conference.
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