home port

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The submarine went missing a week after it set off from Ushuaia on Argentina's southern tip and was returning to its home port at the Mar del Plata naval base.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

The Truxtun left its home port of Norfolk, Va., on Feb. 6 to begin its scheduled deployment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

In 1919, Long Beach became the home port for the nation’s Pacific fleet of battleships, and in time, more ships followed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2025

The ship’s home port is in Gaeta, Italy, near the Naples headquarters of the 6th Fleet, which focuses on naval activity in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

From Washington Times • Oct. 18, 2023

Elias Hasket Derby’s ships were going farther and farther from their home port.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham