"The US doesn't have the largest naval fleet, but it is the most powerful. The backbone of the US Navy's strength comes from its legendary warships and submarines, which are manufactured in American shipyards. The history of American shipbuilders dates back hundreds of years. For example, the Brooklyn Navy Yard was established in 1801, and it produced many legendary warships until 1966 when the site was decommissioned. Today, the Brooklyn Navy Yard has a new"
"24/7 Wall St. compiled a list of the most iconic American ship and submarine manufacturers throughout history and ranked them alphabetically. The list was created by a careful review of the catalog of shipbuilders from Military Factory, an online database of arms, vehicles, and aircraft used by militaries worldwide. Amazingly, there are even some shipyards from the 1700s that still exist today. The U.S. Navy relies on several prominent companies to supply it with vessels, although this number has been consolidated over the years."
The United States maintains the world's most powerful naval fleet through warships and submarines built in domestic shipyards. American shipbuilding dates back centuries, with facilities like the Brooklyn Navy Yard founded in 1801; the yard produced warships until 1966 and now hosts over 450 businesses generating billions for Brooklyn. A compiled alphabetical list of iconic American ship and submarine manufacturers was created using the Military Factory catalog. Some shipyards established in the 1700s still operate today. The U.S. Navy sources vessels from several prominent companies despite industry consolidation. Updates clarified historical details and company statuses as of October 30, 2025.
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