Join the Naval History and Heritage Command as we Spotlight interesting and unique artifacts from the collection of the U.S. Navy. One of the earliest innovations at the Washington Navy Yard was the introduction of the marine railway. It was a used to service the lower hulls of vessels without implementing a large and expensive dry dock. Learn more about the railway and what the winch house at the Washington Navy Yard is used for today!

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