Firing Pier

Firing Pier is a pier in , . Firing Pier is situated nearby to the ruins , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include United States Naval War College and Naval War College Museum.

College
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The Naval War College is the staff college and "Home of Thought" for the United States Navy at in . The NWC educates and develops leaders, supports defining the future Navy and associated roles and missions, supports combat readiness, and strengthens global maritime partnerships. is situated 2½ miles south of Firing Pier.

Museum
The in , is one of 10 official American operated by the United States Navy, under the direction of the Naval History & Heritage Command and in co-operation with the . is situated 2½ miles southeast of Firing Pier.

Bridge
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The Claiborne Pell Bridge, commonly known as the Newport Bridge, is a suspension bridge operated by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority that spans the East Passage of the in . is situated 2½ miles south of Firing Pier.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Middletown and Jamestown.

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lies south of Portsmouth and north of Newport, Rhode Island. This geographical location is what gave this town its name. was founded in 1743 when unjust taxation and a growing population caused freeholders in Newport to petition for independence.

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is village on Conanicut Island, a small parcel of land that connects mainland Rhode Island to Aquidneck Island in Bay. is 25 miles south of and offers plenty of shopping, dining and recreation.

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is a beautiful seaside city in that is famous for its genteel mansions and a rich history of yachting, golf, and tennis. With a population of only 25,000, this scenic resort town punches well above its weight and was known as the "Summer White House" throughout the 1950s and 60s.

Firing Pier

Latitude
41.53872° or 41° 32′ 19″ north
Longitude
-71.34568° or 71° 20′ 45″ west
Open location code
87HCGMQ3+FP
Open­Street­Map ID
way 978525858
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­pier
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