Charles Archuleta

The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, located in Bremerton, Washington, was established in 1891 as a naval station and began shipbuilding in 1896. During World War I and World War II, the shipyard played a crucial role in constructing, repairing, and modernizing U.S. Navy vessels, including battleships, aircraft carriers, and destroyers. The shipyard was instrumental in repairing many Pacific Fleet ships damaged in the attack on Pearl Harbor and subsequent battles. Today, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard remains a major center for the maintenance, modernization, and decommissioning of Navy ships and submarines, supporting the fleet's operational readiness.