The Hand book of the Lower Delaware River Ports Tides Pilots Quarantine Stat
The Hand book of the Lower Delaware River Ports Tides Pilots Quarantine Stat
Philadelphia Maritime Exchange
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2 feet. Salt water never reaches it. " As a strategic naval point it is, unquestionably, the most important upon the Atlantic coast. " It is believed that, in the event of hostilities, the ports of the Atlantic coast could be put under contribution by fleets within a few weeks after the declaration of war. Philadelphia alone is the exception, for its position makes it practically impregnable to naval attack, and in addition its blockade would be extremely difficult, if not actually impossible. ...Now, should League Island be made what the Board proposes it shall be, there will be room in its^basins for all the armored vessels we may possess, as well as an indefi- nite number of cruisers, torpedo, and other vessels of war. " It is the opinion of the Board that this navy yard should possess all the facilities for building, equipping, and repairing all kinds of naval vessels, including torpedo vessels. "It is also the opinion of the Board that this is a proper place to establish a plant for the manufacture of great and small guns.
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