This morning was a pre-dawn departure for a Naptown Photo meetup groupin Annapolis. The moon was full last night, and its setting was to be perfectly along the lighted Annapolis capital dome. Alas, it was fully overcast in the early morning hours, and not only was there no […]
A JOURNEY FROM PATAPSCO IN MARYLAND TO ANNAPOLIS APRIL 4, 1730 – Percy H. Boynton At length the wintry Horrors disappear, And April views with Smiles the infant Year; The grateful Earth from frosty Chains unbound, Pours out its vernal Treasures all around, Her Face bedeckt with Grass, […]
The morning started at dawn at the Annnapolis Maritime Museum in Eastport. The morning was hot and hazy for a early October morning. The geese were on the move southward, and a few fishermen were on the docks hoping for an early catch. Today was the day […]
An early morning rise to greet the morning overlooking Northeast Harbor. Well known for the classic antique wooden boats, outlandishly fancy Hinckley boats, and lobster boats, the harbor holds many treasures. When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive […]
Lighting the way for all that travel through the Chesapeake Bay towards Baltimore stand the Baltimore Harbor Light house. Built in 1908, the lighthouse sits at the mouth of the Magothy River. The last lighthouse to be built on the Chesapeake Bay, at the time of building, it […]
A short post as the day is growing long. A perfect day on the Chesapeake Bay, spent on the water with friends and riding through Annapolis and Ego Alley. On the return, off in the distance I saw a tall ship under sail. Could it be? Yes it […]
A maritime good will ambassador was born in Baltimore Harbor in 1977. The Baltimore Clipper ship named the Pride of Baltimore was an authentic replica of original Baltimore Clipper ships that was used during the War of 1812. Well revered by sailors, this fast clipper was a popular […]