Seaplane Ramps (Norfolk, Virginia)

USA / Virginia / Norfolk / Norfolk, Virginia

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Former NAS Norfolk, Breezy Point seaplane ramps constructed in 1940. Seaplane operations ended in 1961.

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Coordinates: 36°56'54"N 76°17'5"W

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phiz

The old seaplane ramps, while in a state of slow decay, are still somewhat used today. One shown in the picture is used for "Sled Ops", for the Mk.105 minesweeping gear.

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