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Recent Examples of dockyard
Afterward, enjoy a stroll around the dockyard for a little people-watching or souvenir shopping while the salty sea breeze rejuvenates your senses.
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Bermuda Tourism Authority,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
President Donald Trump said US forces carried out a strike on a dockyard in Venezuela allegedly used by drug traffickers, the first attack against the Latin American country’s mainland.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
30 Dec. 2025
Ships the size of the Trump-class would need the same dockyard space as large amphibious and logistical support ships the Navy also needs, so closed shipyards would need to be reactivated or new ones built, Schuster said.
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Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
23 Dec. 2025
Hikers can make their way up to the dockyard’s lookout, Shirley Heights—but be prepared for a challenging climb and wear comfortable shoes.
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Kristin Braswell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Nov. 2024
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Bermuda Tourism Authority,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
President Donald Trump said US forces carried out a strike on a dockyard in Venezuela allegedly used by drug traffickers, the first attack against the Latin American country’s mainland.
—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
30 Dec. 2025
Ships the size of the Trump-class would need the same dockyard space as large amphibious and logistical support ships the Navy also needs, so closed shipyards would need to be reactivated or new ones built, Schuster said.
—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
23 Dec. 2025
Hikers can make their way up to the dockyard’s lookout, Shirley Heights—but be prepared for a challenging climb and wear comfortable shoes.
—
Kristin Braswell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dockyard
Noun
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The goal is to deliver a form-fit-function replacement that avoids expensive system-level changes, which can require extensive certification and shipyard time across fleets.
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The yacht’s Smart Custom platform will allow owners to tailor materials, layouts and detailing to their individual preferences, supported by close collaboration between the shipyard and design teams.
Noun
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This is a land of cranes and diesel big rigs and container boxes as far as the eye can see, along with the aging but still glorious Queen Mary anchored off the marina.
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The private marina at Marina Shores was sold to a Kansas City firm that saw the city’s Hail Mary play and decided to investigate the city for business opportunities, Bonta said.
Noun
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Blue Harvest has charged captains and crew on its vessels for maintenance, electronics and wharfage fees, among other expenses.
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Stimpson said last year that cruising, before the pandemic halted the industry, attracted around $6 million in annual gross revenues from wharfage and parking alone.
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“Dockyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dockyard. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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