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A floating lighthouse, of course! And after nearly 50 years of service, Lightship Portsmouth now shines a light on this fascinating nautical history as a waterfront museum. Plan Your Visit.
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An Illuminating Experience. Take a nautical trip back in time to a day in the life of the Lightship Service, circa 1955. Come aboard to get a true feel for the unique and important mission of LV-101 and the men who served aboard her. How To Visit. Location. London and Water St. Portsmouth, VA 23704. HOURS. Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 4pm.
Get the backstory of the historical Lightship Service and see archival photos of our lightship in her prime.
Portsmouth’s navy yard is the nation’s oldest, dating back to Colonial times. Our exhibits tell the story of the huge role it played in building the U.S. Navy, then bringing it into the nuclear age – and so much more! Anchor a Visit.
After nearly 50 years of service, Lightship Portsmouth now shines a light on this fascinating nautical history as a waterfront museum. Just steps from the Naval Shipyard Museum, Lightship Portsmouth is permanently “anchored” along the waterfront near the Renaissance Hotel.
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Lightship Portsmouth Museum, Portsmouth, Virginia. 123 likes · 1 talking about this · 3 were here. Take a nautical trip back in time to a day in the life of the Lightship Service, circa 1955.
Aug 3, 2021 · Discover Lightship Portsmouth Museum in Portsmouth, Virginia: A lightship turned museum, outfitted with artifacts from the vessel's past as part of the U.S. Lighthouse Service.
