In keeping with the “largest in the world” standard set by nearby Naval Station Norfolk, the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) is also one of the biggest shipyards in the world and the largest industrial facility in the Navy. NNSY also boasts the distinction of being the oldest U.S. Navy shipyard, having been established in 1767. With its dry-dock and highly skilled personnel, any ship in the U.S. Fleet can come here for repair or overhaul.

Norfolk NSY is actually located in Portsmouth, across the Elizabeth River and a few miles south of Naval Station Norfolk. Security on the base is kept pretty tight and for the most part the only  base housing available is unaccompanied (bachelor’s or geo-bachelors). You can apply for any of the area’s privatized housing communities scattered throughout The Southside, but be ready to sit on a wait-list. There are also many privatized housing communities located throughout the Southside cities and usually a high inventory of homes available for rent or sale in the area. A knowledgeable real estate agent can be a huge help in this region.