Dry Dock 5 and Constitution Pier

At the end of a few errands, setting down your keys leaves a moment to notice the view near the door. Dry Dock 5, Shipways 1 and Constitution Pier give this Navy Yard view several named working elements to notice around the water.

The 1946 source records a compilation photograph whose primary caption identifies the named yard elements. The yard's piers and buildings connect this particular view to Boston's history of shipbuilding, repair and harbor work. They preserve a working waterfront at the time of the source.

The dock, shipways and pier connect different uses of the same yard, keeping the identified facilities within one Boston naval waterfront setting. Choose an indoor wall near the things you use each day, so the view is part of coming and going at home.