Portsmouth, VA

We finished going through the Dismal Swamp and crossed the border into Virginia. We arrived at the Deep Creek Lock, the last lock of our trip, about an hour and a half early. The timing actually worked out perfectly as there was a grocery store about a block away. We were able to stock up with supplies that should last til we get home. We then went through the lock which brought us down 10ft. to the waterway. Norfolk harbor was very busy, and quite a change from the serenity of the Dismal Swamp.

We fueled up in Portsmouth, Virginia because they had the cheapest price we've ever seen at $2.44/gallon. We then stayed at the free town dock in Portsmouth.

Dismal Swamp Canal

Crossing the border

Deep Creek Bridge

Deep Creek Lock

Railroad swing bridge and highway lift bridge. Didn't realize that both were open because work boats were coming through in the other direction. We got out of the way just in time.

We were nervous because we knew the tug boat driver couldn't see us, but then we realized there was a spotter on the bow.

Then this guy came through. 

Looks like a Navy ship being scrapped 

Aircraft carrier being worked on

Saw lot's of Navy ships being worked on

At the dock in Portsmouth

A lightship on display