San Francisco Naval Shipyard
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| San Francisco Naval Shipyard | |
|---|---|
| Name | San Francisco Naval Shipyard |
| Location | San Francisco, California |
| Builder | United States Navy |
San Francisco Naval Shipyard. The United States Navy operated the shipyard from 1941 to 1994, with notable events including the Attack on Pearl Harbor and World War II. During its operation, the shipyard was a major employer in the Bay Area, with workers from Oakland, Berkeley, and San Jose. The shipyard's history is closely tied to the Mare Island Naval Shipyard and the Hunter's Point Naval Shipyard, with all three playing significant roles in the Pacific Theater of Operations.
● History
The San Francisco Naval Shipyard was established in 1941, with the first ship, the USS San Francisco (CA-38), being commissioned in 1934 at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard. The shipyard played a crucial role in World War II, with ships such as the USS Enterprise (CV-6) and USS Yorktown (CV-5) being repaired and maintained at the facility. The shipyard also employed notable figures, including Rosie the Riveter, who worked at the Richmond Shipyards and Kaiser Shipyards. After the war, the shipyard continued to operate, with the United States Navy using it to repair and maintain ships during the Korean War and Vietnam War. The shipyard was also used by the United States Coast Guard and the United States Marine Corps, with the USS Missouri (BB-63) and USS Iowa (BB-61) being overhauled at the facility.
● Geography and Layout
The San Francisco Naval Shipyard is located in the Hunters Point neighborhood of San Francisco, on the southern shore of San Francisco Bay. The shipyard is situated near the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, with the San Francisco International Airport located nearby. The shipyard's layout includes several dry docks, piers, and warehouses, with the United States Navy using the facility to repair and maintain a variety of ships, including aircraft carriers, submarines, and destroyers. The shipyard is also located near the Presidio of San Francisco, a former United States Army base that is now a National Park Service site.
● Operations and Facilities
The San Francisco Naval Shipyard was a major facility for the United States Navy, with a variety of operations and facilities, including ship repair, shipbuilding, and ordnance handling. The shipyard was equipped with several dry docks, including the Dry Dock 4, which was used to repair and maintain large ships such as the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) and USS Enterprise (CVN-65). The shipyard also had a variety of piers and warehouses, with the United States Navy using the facility to store and maintain equipment and supplies. The shipyard was also home to several notable commands, including the Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command and the Commander, Naval Air Forces.
● Environmental Concerns
The San Francisco Naval Shipyard has been the subject of several environmental concerns, including pollution and hazardous waste disposal. The shipyard was used to repair and maintain ships that were contaminated with asbestos and lead-based paint, with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identifying the site as a Superfund site. The shipyard was also used to dispose of hazardous waste, including radioactive materials and chemicals, with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control overseeing the cleanup efforts. The shipyard's environmental concerns have been addressed through several cleanup efforts, including the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) program and the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission.
● Closure and Redevelopment
The San Francisco Naval Shipyard was closed in 1994, as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) program. The shipyard was subsequently redeveloped, with the Lennar Corporation and the FivePoint Holdings company working to transform the site into a mixed-use development, including housing, office space, and parks. The redevelopment efforts have been overseen by the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency and the San Francisco Planning Department, with the United States Navy and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) providing oversight and guidance. The redevelopment of the shipyard has also included the creation of several new parks and open spaces, including the Candlestick Point State Recreation Area and the Heritage Park. The shipyard's redevelopment has been recognized through several awards, including the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Pillars of Industry Award and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Award for Excellence.