Ships History Branch

Collects and maintains information on U.S. Navy ships; provides reference assistance to the Navy and the public; researches and writes the multi-volume Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.

Location:

Washington Navy Yard, first floor of Building 57. Enter the 9th and M Sts., SE, Navy Yard gate; turn right at the first traffic light. Building 57 is on the left side of the street, facing a small park.

Hours:

Monday and Tuesday: 0900 - 1600 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday and Friday: 0900 - 1600 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
CLOSED: Weekends and Federal holidays

Phone: Voice (202) 433-3643, DSN 288-3643; FAX (202) 433-6677; DSN 288-6677

More Information:

General Information and Branch History
Document Collections
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
USN Active Ship Force Levels 1917-1995 (Netscape optimized)
USN Active Ship Force Levels 1917-1995 (Plain text tables)
Related Resources and Websites (under construction)

Last Update: 5 October 1996