Showing posts with label Baltimore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Baltimore. Show all posts

Nov 3, 2020

Lightship Chesapeake in Baltimore, Maryland

Launched in 1930, the United States Lightship Chesapeake is currently a museum ship on display in the inner harbor of Baltimore, Maryland. As a lightship the Chesapeake served as a mobile lighthouse in areas where a permanent structure couldn't be established. Advances in technology and changing demands have limited the number of remaining lightships in active service making ships like the Chesapeake historically significant, particularly in maritime communities.

Lightship Chesapeake served all over the east coast and helped protect the port of Boston during World War II. The ship was eventually decommissioned in 1971 and was later designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989. Alongside other vessels, like the USS Constitution, the LV116 Chesapeake is now open to explore as part of the Historic Ships in Baltimore. 

Lightship Chesapeake Baltimore Ships


Lightship Chesapeake Baltimore Ships

Lightship Chesapeake Baltimore Ships

Lightship Chesapeake Baltimore Ships


Lightship Chesapeake Baltimore Ships



Lightship Chesapeake Baltimore Ships


Lightship Chesapeake Baltimore Ships

Lightship Chesapeake Baltimore Ships



Lightship Chesapeake Baltimore Ships

 

Aug 17, 2019

USS Constellation in Baltimore, Maryland

Launched in 1854, the USS Constellation is an American warship that served during the African Slave Trade Patrol (to capture slave ships) and in the American Civil War fighting for the North. Now located in Baltimore, Maryland's inner harbor, the USS Constellation operates as a museum ship as part of the Historic Ships in Baltimore.

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland


USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland



USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland


USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland
USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland


USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland
USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland


USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland
USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland


USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland




USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland
USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland



USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland
USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland
USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland