Historic Structure Report Architectural Data: Dry Dock I, Charlestown Navy Yard
Brady M and Christopher J Foster, Inc.. 1979. Historic Structure Report Architectural Data: Dry Dock I, Charlestown Navy Yard. Historic Structure Report. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Denver, CO
This Historic Structure Report contains administrative and architectural data for Dry Dock I. As the only remaining operative dock at the Charlestown Naval Yard, it was proposed that it be preserved to continue its tradition of enabling rapid ship repair for vessels requiring extensive or prolonged maintenance. Dry Dock I was designed and built by Loammi Baldwin between 1827 and 1833. He adapted the technology used for docks in Europe to the materials and needs of America, and the resulting structures remain notable achievements in the field of civil engineering. In addition to its style of construction, the dry dock is significant as one of the important public improvements undertaken during the administration of President John Adams, important to supporting commerce and naval strength in the nation. The Dry Dock is also notable for the first steam engine to be used at the Navy Yard. The report provides a developmental history of Dry Dock I, details of the life and works of Loammi Baldwin, and information about the Quincy granite used to construct the dock.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Brady, Mary Jane; Christopher J Foster, Inc.
- Date of Issue
- 1979
- Publisher
- U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
- Units
- BOST , NER
- Keywords
- Alexander Parris, civil engineering, commerce, Granite Railway Company, John Adams, Loammi Baldwin, quarry, Quincy granite, ship repair, shipyard, steam engine, US Navy, USS Constitution
- Subjects
- CRIS-HS: 040078: Navy Yard - Dry Dock 1