Explorethe world war ii history of the brooklyn navy yard on this two hour tour thanks to the efforts of its 70 000 workers the brooklyn navy yard became the worlds busiest shipyard during wwii earning the nickname the can do yard for its ability to patch up wounded ships and put them back in action todaythis massive secure facility along brooklyns waterfront is a city owned hub of industry and innovation home to over 330 manufacturing and creative companies with the help of an exper