Newport is New England’s maritime center with a
history rich in America’s Cup and yachting tradition. The many mansions
on the beach attest to a time and place of grandeur and exclusivity
that marked an era of opulence that can still be seen and felt today.
For over 300 years the fabled deep water harbor has hosted yachts
and ships from around the world, offering the finest services and
provisioning for global transients. Today Newport is home to a many
fine waterfront restaurants and pubs steeped in that maritime tradition.
Easy deep water access, ample draft moorage, a host town appreciative
and live with history and marine activity and a large local infrastructure
to support power and sailing vessels, defines Newport and Newport
Shipyard as the quintessential destination in New England. For over
160 years the Shipyard has serviced pleasure, military and commercial
fleets, from demanding America’s Cup contenders to US Navy Ships.
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