Brooklyn navy yard; Never forgotten.

Built in 1801, The Brooklyn Navy Yard was always used for merchant vessels (bldg92.org). Merchant vessels would come a long to repair their ships so they could continue trade. The Brooklyn Navy Yard was important then and when it became a Navy facility in 1801 when, According to bldg92.org,  it was purchased by The United States Navy for $40,000. This may not seem a lot to us in this day and age but back then $40,000 was worth a whole lot. This area was also worth that much in my opinion because it inhabits such a massive amount of land. According to brooklynnavyyard.org, The Brooklyn Navy Yard held more than 5 miles of paved street, 4 Dry-Docks And two steel shipways. As you can already tell this was a massive area. During world war II, the Brooklyn Navy Yard kicked into high gear producing many ships. They had to produce massive amounts in order to succeed in the war. According to bldg92.org, the battleship that caused the surrender of Japan was made right here in our very own Brooklyn Navy Yard. The ship was named Battleship Missouri. This alone shows us the importance that The Brooklyn Navy Yard had in our efforts to solidify victory. Not only did The Brooklyn Navy Yard assist greatly in efforts with the war, It also recreated history by allowing women to take place of men in the working industry. Women were employed to do jobs that men recently had to do. This changed history according to brooklynnavyyard.org, Many women took on roles such as engineering and wielding. These were the jobs that women would have never thought of even doing. All these opportunities came about when the men were called to war. there was nobody back home to do all the jobs that men did, so women took a stand. That is how vital The Brooklyn Navy yard is in our history yet we tend to overlook it everyday. We should be proud of being part of it.