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The crab deck crawl

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CONTENTS >CHESAPEAKE BAY EDITION 2015

6 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

7 MARYLAND CRABSA Crustacean Conversation

8 THE CRAB DECK CRAWL

Challenging you to show your crabitude by cruising around the Bay and taking photographs

10 SIX ON THE BEACHSensational places for Chesapeake romance this summer

15 GETAWAY IN A GLASSLet tiki guru Tom Brown show you how to transform your boat into a tropical haven

17 CHESAPEAKE LIGHTHOUSE ADVENTURES Explore beacons of the past and present at the remaining Bay lighthouses

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DELAWAREJULY 1 1Lewes Summer Craft FairLewes Historic Complex 110 Shipcarpenter St., Lewes, DEhistoriclewes.org9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MARYLANDAPRIL 22-SEPT 2 Wednesday Night Sailboat RacesAnnapolis Harbor, Annapolis, MDannapolisyc.com6:10 p.m. to 8 p.m. (every Wednesday)

JULY 3 Salute to Veteran’s Celebration200 W. Walnut St., North East, MDnortheastmd.org5 p.m. (festivities start), 9:15 p.m. (fireworks start)

JULY 4 Solomons 4th of July FireworksSolomons Island, MDsolomonsmaryland.com9:30 p.m.

JULY 4 Baltimore’s Port America Chesapeake 4th of July CelebrationBaltimore’s Inner Harborvisitmaryland.org7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

JULY 1 1 Taste of Cambridge Crab Cook-Off Festival400 & 500 blocks of Race St. & Poplar St., Cambridge, MDcambridgemainstreet.com5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

JULY 18 Cecil County Food & WineFestivalNorth East Community Waterfront Park, North East, MDcecilwinefest.com11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

AUG 1 -2 Southern Maryland Wine, Jazz, R&B, and Funk FestivalCalvert County Fairgrounds 140 Calvert Fair Dr., Prince Frederick, MDsomdblues.orgSat. 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

AUG 3 -7 White Marlin OpenHarbour Island Marina 14th St. & Bay, Ocean City, MDwhitemarlinopen.comMon.-Fri. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

AUG 7 -9 Havre de Grace Seafood Festival300 Commerce St., Havre de Grace, MDhdgseafoodfestival.orgFri. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

AUG 7 -9 Rock Hall Pirates &

Wenches Fantasy WeekendThe town of Rock Hall, MDrockhallpirates.comCheck website for event calendar

SEPT 4 -6 National Hard Crab DerbySomers Cove Marina, Crisfield, MDnationalhardcrabderby.comCheck event site for times

SEPT 12 - 13 48th Maryland Seafood FestivalSandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MDmdseafoodfestival.comSat. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

VIRGINIAMAY 24-SEPT 6 Big Bands on the BayGazebo at Ocean View Beach Park, Norfolk, VAvirginia.org7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (every Sunday)

JUNE 27– SEPT 5Groovin’ in the ParkDeltaville Maritime Museum, Deltaville, VAdeltavillemuseum.com5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

JULY 4 Yorktown Independence Day Celebration425 Water St., Yorktown, VAvisityorktown.org9 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.

JULY 1 1 Chalk the Walk ARTsplosionBoardwalk between 16th & 18th St., Virginia Beach, VAbeachstreetusa.com10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WASHINGTON, DCMAY 22-SEPT 25 Friday Night Live! Summer Music Series165 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MDnationalharbor.com6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (every Friday)

JULY 4 Independence Day Celebration Parade & Fireworks Constitution Ave. (start of parade), US Capital West Lawn (fireworks/concert)washington.org11:45 a.m. (parade starts), 9:10 p.m. (fireworks start)

AUG 1-2 Southern Maryland Wine, Jazz, R&B, and Funk FestivalCalvert County Fairgrounds

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For most Marylanders, picking crabs is an essential summer ritual. This deep-rooted Chesapeake traditionstarts when they are young. It’s common to see toddlers

with a bib and wooden mallet squeal with delight when theirparents cover the backyard picnic table with steamed crabs. Maryland wedding couples often design special nuptial crabmallets embossed with the bride and groom’s names. And in 1989, the Maryland crab was designated the official state crustacean.

Fortunately for the rest of us, everyone is welcome to sharethe Maryland crab feast experience. To help newcomers navigatetheir first dozen steamed crabs, locals offer the followingpearls of wisdom to get your crabitude going amid themounds of shells.

What you are eating?Chesapeake Bay crabs belong to the species Callinectes sapidus,which is Latin for “beautiful swimmer that is savory.” They cangrow to about 9 inches, but waterman must toss them back ifthey’re less than 5 inches across their shells. If you see TrueBlue on the menu, then the Maryland Department of NaturalResources has certified that you’re getting the real deal and therestaurant is only serving local crabs, instead of imports fromother regions or countries.

Where do they come from?This species originated in the Caribbean, swims in waters fromArgentina to Nova Scotia and is fond of moderate climates in

the mid-Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. Good news from Virginia’s Marine Resources Commission: Its latest survey of the Chesapeake crab population reports that their headcount is up from a dangerously low 68.5 million in 2014 to 101 million Bay crabs this year.

How can you tell them apart?It’s actually pretty easy. The males are called Jimmies, and whenyou flip them on their backs, you see an apron shaped like theWashington monument. Females, named Sooks, have a widerapron that looks like the U.S. Capitol Dome. Lady Sooks claws have a red tip as if she just painted her nails. Jimmies are more likely to appear at your table, because the Bay needsSooks to reproduce.

How are they cooked?Blue crabs are placed pinching and kicking into steamer potsfor about 25 minutes and emerge with a glowing red-orangecolor. Heavy doses of Old Bay, J.O. or special house seasoningsare poured on top. Purists keep it simple, cooking just the crabsand the spices. Others cover their crustaceans with corn on thecob, potatoes or even sausage. No matter how they’re prepared,you can’t wait to dig into a dozen of Maryland crabs. Cold beerand Orange Crushes are highly recommended. ml

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Maryland CrabsA Crustacean Conversation

LEARN HOW TO PICK A CRAB FROM WOODY’S CRABHOUSE woodyscrabhouse.com/meet-woody.html

BY SUSAN ELNICKI WADEAuthor, Crab Decks & Tiki Bars of the Chesapeake Bay, crabdecksandtikibars.com



You arrive with ahearty appetite

and place the order. Nowyou’re tapping a wooden

mallet on the table covered withbrown paper, waiting with a cold one in hand for your first biteof Maryland crabs. The briny aroma of Old Bay seasoning fillsthe air. Corn on the cob, hushpuppies and cole slaw appear assides, but you hold out … saving your taste buds for the tray

Follow a Few Simple Rules1. Collect 12 photos of the items

listed below and email them [email protected] when your 12-pack of shots is completed.

2. Participants can visit one some or all the crab decks to snap their shots.

3. To prove you visited the participatingrestaurants, include a photo of a menu, bar napkin or a sign with therestaurant’s name in your shot.

At the end of the summer, Marinalife will announce the Crab Deck Crawl winners, post the best and

funniest photos and present awards towinners and participants. Please submitphotos by Monday, Sept. 7, 2015 [email protected] to qualify for theGolden Mallet or other prizes. Good luck and enjoy your adventures on the Bay this summer! Contact Marinalife [email protected] if you have questionsabout the hunt. And if you want to discover 300 more crabs decks and seafoodhouses on the shores of Maryland andVirginia, get a copy of the travel guidesCrab Decks & Tiki Bars of the ChesapeakeBay at crabdecksandtikibars.com.

Pick a Dozen Crabby Items to PhotographBe creative. Be daring. Use your imagination with your phone or camera.Most of all, have fun shooting pictures of these 12 items that you find at thesecrab decks.1. Discarded crab parts arranged to

make the letters ML (for Marinalife)2. Person wearing clothing with a crab on it3. Steamed crab holding a beer can or bottle4. Four people spelling the word “crab” with

their bodies (like the YMCA song)5. A cocktail that’s the color of a red

steamed crab6. Person making a mustache with crab

claws or legs7. Waitress holding a menu with a crab

printed on it8. Daily specials board with the letters

C-R-A-B on it9. Crab mallets with the restaurant or

bar logo on it10. Sign or placemat with instructions

for how to pick crabs11. A crab built out of bar straws12. Girl in a bikini or man in a Speedo

wearing a crab bib

PRIZES

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

Fastest - first participant to visit all 12 crab decks and

submit 12 photos

Funniest - the funniest crab photo

Most Creative - the most creative photo with a crab

Longest Mustache - made out of crab parts

covered with a dozen steamed crabs. When the crimson crustaceans arrive, you crack open the first shell and know it is officially summertime on the Chesapeake Bay.

To bring more fun to your crab-picking pursuits this season,Marinalife teamed up with the authors of Crab Decks & TikiBars of the Chesapeake Bay travel books to host the 2015 CrabDeck Crawl & Photo Scavenger Hunt!

From July 1 until September 7, we challenge you to show your crabitude by cruising around the Bay and takingphotographs of 12 crabby items. Work solo or build teams. If you’re among the firstparticipants to send in all12 photos, you could winthe coveted Golden MalletAward. There will also beawards for funniest photoand most creative photo, soeven if you cannot visit all12 crab decks please sendyour photos!


Choose from a DozenCrabby DestinationsIt’s hard to imagine but not every

seafood house serves steamed

crabs. So, we selected 12 special

destinations from the travel guide,

Crab Decks & Tiki Bars of the

Chesapeake Bay. Visit as many

as you can! They’re all terrific

places for crab feasts and photos.


Six on the BeachSensational Places for Chesapeake Romance

WHEN was the last time just the two of you got away? Nota family vacation or business trip where others dictated youragenda, but an escape that sparked your heart or rekindledthat honeymoon feeling all over again.

The Bay hosts an array of unique destinations and offersany type of experience your heart desires. Featuring treasureson land and sea, these six Chesapeake destinations will renewyour hearts and rejuvenate your souls.

BY SUSAN ELNICKI WADEAuthor, Crab Decks & Tiki Bars of the Chesapeake Bay, crabdecksandtikibars.com


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Live Like a Captain in Lavish CharmFrom the moment you arrive at the Inn at Perry Cabin, you will marvel at its beauty and idyllic location on theMiles River. The original manor housewas built in 1816 by Purser SamuelHambleton, a War of 1812 veteran andaide-de-camp to Commodore OliverHazard Perry. The design resemblesPerry’s cabin on the flagship USS Niagara and is accented with gracefularchways and meandering gardens.

Cupid gladly drawsback his bow in the 80spacious guest rooms.

Fine dining takesplace in the award-winning Stars Restaurant, as well as the Morning TeaRoom and Purser’s Pub. Amenities include

a swimming pool, fitness center, golfcourse, sailing trips, kayaking, fishing and crabbing and the famous Linden Spa,where pampering is second to none. TheInn is an easy stroll away from the lovelytown of St. Michaels, the Chesapeake BayMaritime Museum, and main street linedwith taverns, restaurants and shops.

Inn at Perry Cabin by Belmond

308 Watkins Lane

St. Michaels, MD 21663

410-745-2200

Love Boats on the CanalIf resorts don’t tickle your fancy, then a quaint B&B might do the trick. InChesapeake City, Ship Watch Inn isready to steal your heart with cozy Old World accommodations. It was builtin the 1920s as a private residence and renovated in 1996, but upgrades retaineda Victorian ambience with plush orientalrugs and furniture crafted in the 1800s.Every room has an outdoor deck facingthe water.

Ship Watch is affiliated with theChesapeake Inn, which offers fine dining, a nautical-themed pub and alively tiki bar. Afternoon walks aroundthe charming town reveal other excellentrestaurants, antique shops, galleries, jewelry stores and artists’ studios.

What takes this destination up anotch is the town’s main attraction —the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal. This architectural wonder is 14 miles

Call a sitter, close the laptop and turn off your cell phone. It’s timeto whisk away someone special for a dose of amore on the Bay.


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long, 450 feet wide and 35 feet deep.Opened in 1829, the canal connects theChesapeake Bay with the DelawareRiver and other Atlantic trade routes,and it reduces a boat’s journey betweenBaltimore and Philadelphia by 300 miles.

Ship Watch Inn

401 1st St.

Chesapeake City, MD 21915

410-885-5100

Southern Comfort & Seaside LuxuryThe Commonwealth wasn’t foolingaround when it came up with the slogan,“Virginia is for Lovers.” The state is lacedwith romantic destinations along itsChesapeake coastline. Heralded as oneof the Bay’s premier resorts, Tides Inn is a lovebird’s waterfront paradise. Thisluxury retreat is tucked away on its own peninsula, surrounded by theChesapeake Bay and Potomac and Rappahannock rivers. Gorgeous roomswith spectacular views, outstandingrestaurants, a soothing spa, an 18-holegolf course, two swimming pools, a

well-run marina and a litany of pleasantamenities will make you reluctant tocheck out.

Also enhancing the Tides Inn experience is its location and the cornucopia of regional activities availableto adventurous guests. Staff can arrangefishing trips or day excursions to Tangierand Smith Islands or send you with acorkscrew in hand on the ChesapeakeWine Trail of vineyards on Virginia’sNorthern Neck.

Tides Inn

480 King Carter Dr.

Irvington, VA 22480

804-438-5000

It’s OK When Girls Get their WaySome retreats have better back storiesthan others, and Kitty Knight House has quite a tale to tell. When British battle ships came barreling up theChesapeake Bay during the War of 1812,they plundered and burned towns alongthe Eastern Shore to squelch local

insurrection. But they hadn’t expected resistance from a young lady namedKitty Knight, who rushed to this brickhouse when she heard English troopswere about to set it on fire. She knew an elderly woman inside was too sick to flee, so Kitty stomped out the flames. TheBrits raised their torches a second time,but Kitty made such a compelling casethat the officer spared the dwelling and a church nearby. Kitty Knight House carries the heroine’s name as a tribute toher courage in saving part of Georgetown.

Perched on a hill overlooking theSassafras River, Kitty Knight Houseblends girl-power folklore with a stunning view of the harbor and an intimate getaway experience. Romance isin the air amid the serene 19th centurydécor. The 11 lovely guest rooms encouragesnuggling in antique four-poster bedsunder plush goose down comforters. The restaurant combines upscale casualdining with traditional Eastern Shorecuisine that showcases local crab, oystersand rockfish. Unwind over cocktails atthe exposed brick lounge or outdoor


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deck and get ready for sunsets that willget your hearts thumping.

Kitty Knight House

14028 Augustine Herman Hwy.

Georgetown, MD 21930

410-648-5200

Moonstruck on the Eastern ShoreSometimes it only takes a jaunt acrossthe Bay Bridge to put a hectic week behind you. Fortunately, just a few minutes away from the bridge awaitsKent Manor Inn, the embodiment of the region’s penchant for seclusion in apastoral setting.

The gorgeous Victorian building (circa1820) instantly makes you feel like you’reaway from it all in a special place with theone you adore. The original structure isconsidered a masterpiece of 19th centurycraftsmanship, and its authentic Englishdécor is captivating. The 24 luxuriousrooms have working fireplaces that canheat up a weekend getaway. You can explore 220 acres of woods and farmlandor watch the moon rise on a starry night

above Thompson Creek. Gardens on theestate are spectacular.

When you work up an appetite, theupscale restaurant offers tantalizing treatsand seasonal delicacies. The cozy barmakes an ideal spot for whispering over afireside nightcap. If you’re in the moodfor something less formal and sedate,Kent Island is close by with lively bars,restaurants and a panoramic Bay view.

Kent Manor Inn

500 Kent Manor Dr.

Stevensville, MD 21666

410-643-5757

Sweet Surrender on theWaterfrontIf you take care of the red roses andchocolate, Osprey Point will set the stage for a memorable escape at one of the most stunning havens on theChesapeake Bay. Located on SwanCreek, this divine manor retreat offersthree types of lodging to fit any mood.The main inn styles seven rooms in colonial Eastern Shore décor, and a

restored farmhouse accommodatesgroups of getaway couples with six private rooms and a shared kitchen. A short walk away, the Annex on theBay at the Gratitude Marina providescontemporary rooms with balconiesoverlooking the gentle waves. The casual,fine dining restaurant is known for itsseasonal menu, fresh ingredients and adelightful Sunday brunch.

You can lounge together at the swimming pool, waterfront grounds, and picnic area or enjoy more activeamenities such as bikes, kayaks, sailboatsand charter fishing trips. And a visit toOsprey Point would not be completewithout sauntering around the sweettown of Rock Hall to explore its beach,eateries, shops, museum, antique storesand boutiques.

Osprey Point

20786 Rock Hall Ave.

Rock Hall, MD 21661

410-639-2194

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MeeTing MixologiST TomBrown at Herrington Harbor Marinawould have been perfect. That’s where he keeps his 26-foot 1979 Chryslersloop, and we could have discussed tikicocktails while sailing around the Bay.But busy guys like Tom aren’t flush withfree time, so we convened at Slipstream,the new D.C. location where he is sowingthe seeds of tiki-infused libations.

noticing sweat on my temples fromthe sweltering urban heat, Tom points to a

drink on Slipstream’s menu entitled“Tiki Coffee – Booze, stuff that makesyou happy with nitro draft coffee on ice.”He pours iced coffee, pineapple juice andother magical elixirs into a metal shaker,mixes them vigorously and hands me theglass. “You can’t really talk about tikidrinks if you don’t have one in your hand.” After my first sip, the thick

humidity and congestion vanish behindan imaginary mirage of palm trees andgentle island winds.

He was right. everything felt better.Tom knows the healing power of tiki.

Raised in Maryland near the Chesapeake Bay, Tom is the mastermindof hip, tropical-themed pop-up restaurants in D.C. one was Hogo,

Getawayin a GlassTake a seat at the bamboo bar, loosenup your tie and let a tiki guru demonstrate how to transform yourboat or backyard into a tropical cocktail pleasure cove.

BY SUSAN ELN ICK I WADEAuthor, Crab Decks & Tiki Bars of the Chesapeake Bay, crabdecksandtikibars.com

Tahitian-Inspired DrinksTiki cocktails are simple to make, easy to transport outdoors and are guaranteed to elevate guests to an island state of mind. For more of Tom Brown’s tiki cocktail recipes visit marinalife.com/tikicocktails.

Tiki Coffee1 1⁄2 oz dark Rum

5 dashes angostura bit-

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1 oz pineapple Juice3⁄4 oz almond Milk

1 oz strong coffee chilled

Shake all the ingredientwell with ice and serve ina Collins glass, toppedwith nutmeg

Bookless Mule1 oz dark Rum

1 oz Light Rum

1 oz Grapefruit Juice (use

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grapefruit juice)

3 oz Ginger Beer

Build all the ingredientsin a Collins glass with ice.

Tom’s House Cocktail2 oz Rye Whiskey

4 oz pineapple

Shake vigorously; sipslowly. Top with Angostura bitters.

Death in the Afternoon(a favorite classic)

1 oz absinthe

1/2 oz Lemon Juice

Shake well and strain intoa flute, then top withchampagne.

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a nuevo tiki rum bar that set a new standard for Polynesian funk. Anotherwas New York Avenue Beach Bar, wherehe filled a parking lot with 70 tons ofsand, food wagons and a cocktail bar tocreate an oasis of beachy fun near theconvention center.

Why bring tiki to the pressed-shirtworld of Washington? “People work sohard that they need to decompress andforget about a long day at the office. They meet friends at bars to unwind andescape the daily grind. Tiki is fanciful,with a sense of the exotic. I bring thebeach to them, and they get a brief vacation from the mundane,” says Tom.

Since the 1940s, when Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic spread Polynesian Pop across the country, Tahitian cocktails have represented a release from everyday routines andhelped Americans experience a smallslice of the South Pacific. Today’s tiki

drinks are less sweet than the previousgeneration’s, but they continue the tradition of serving cool beverages todispel the heat.

It’s hard to go wrong when you mixgood rum with island ingredients such as pineapples, limes, coconuts, oranges— even nutmeg and vanilla. “The flavors are refreshing and unexpected. At Hogo,we even garnished one rum drink withflaming pirate ships made of orangepeels,” says Tom. Once it left the bartender’s hand, everyone in the place wanted one.

Advice from our tiki connoisseur:Advance planning before boarding yourboat is key. Choose your tiki cocktailrecipes, mix them at home and pourthem into a thermos, either with orwithout ice. Save time by cutting thegarnishes ahead of time. Also, resist the temptation to use glass tiki mugsthat could shatter on the boat or deck,

and don’t let your friends get behind the wheel of their boat or car after putting back too many mai tais or rum punches. ml

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Imagine cruising through unfamiliar waters without yourGPS sonar, nautical navigationcharts or even electricity.That’s what Colonial-era ship captainsfaced while sailing through the Chesapeake Bay. Its jagged coastlines,treacherous shoals and unpredictableforces of nature created a harrowing experience for sailors who only hadbuoys in the water and signal fires on

land to keep them out ofharm’s way.

As Bay shipping trafficswelled in the 1700s, GeorgeWashington understood that safelytransporting people and goods was paramount to the fledgling nation’sgrowth and commerce. Making sure vessels could come and go out of essentialports such as Baltimore, Annapolis,Alexandria and Norfolk became a pressingissue, so in 1789 the U.S. government

took charge of the American lighthousesystem. In 1792, the 90-foot tall CapeHenry Lighthouse at the mouth of theBay in Virginia became the first to shineits light on Chesapeake waters.

By the early 1800s, these beacons of safe passage sprang up all along theMaryland and Virginia shores, thanks

Cove Point Lighthouse in Lusby, Md.

BY SUSAN ELN ICK I WADEAuthor, Crab Decks & Tiki Bars of the Chesapeake Bay,

crabdecksandtikibars.com

Sandy Point Shoallocated near theBay Bridge.

CHESAPEAKE Lighthouse Adventures

Explore Beacons of the Past and Present



to master builders like John Donahoo ofHavre de Grace. He is credited withconstructing dozens of lighthouses from1823 to 1853 and guiding millions oftravelers through perilous channels.

MAN VERSUS THE BEASTLYFORCES OF NATURE

By 1900, most of the Bay’s danger zoneswere marked with warning beacons. Atthe peak of construction, 70 lighthousesdotted the coastline, each with distincthistories and designs.

The early ones were lofty towersmade of brick or stone and were erectedon land. Modest homes for lighthouse

keepers stood nearby. Examples includeOld Point Comfort, Cape Charles, PointLookout and Cove Point lighthouses. It was a good start, but soil erosion underthe towers posed a problem and causedsome to collapse or be moved. Plus, theselighthouses were located above the waterwhere dangers awaited cautious shipcaptains.

To address those logistical problems,screwpile lighthouses were developed.From 1854 to 1900, 42 of this designwere erected – more than anywhere elsein the world – and they became a symbolof Chesapeake maritime ingenuity.Screwpile lighthouses were two-story

Chesapeake Light Ship inBaltimore’s Inner Harbor.

Sailing past Chesapeake lighthouses

on land or sea is always a thrill. Climbing

inside these magnificent structures

is even better. The places listed

below are home to decommissioned

Bay lighthouses and lightships, which

are now interactive living museums

about a bygone era. For a day, you

can live the lonely life of a lighthouse

keeper and experience his close

quarters above the waves.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

St. Michaels, Md.

1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse

Cape Henry Lighthouse

Fort Story, Va.

St. Clements Island Museum

Coltons Point, Md.

Blackistone Lighthouse

Calvert Marine Museum

Solomons Island, Md.

Cove Point and Drum Point Lighthouse

Baltimore Maritime Museum

Baltimore Inner Harbor

Knolls Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse

and Lightship Chesapeake

Smithfield Station Lighthouse InnSmithfield, Va.(This isn’t a real lighthouse, but it’s the only

place on the Bay where you can actually spend

the night in one.)

STEP BACK IN TIME AND EXPERIENCE CHESAPEAKE HERITAGE

At the peak of construction, 70 lighthouses dotted the coastline,

each with distinct histories and designs.


buildings with seven or eight sides, thebeacon on top and iron piling legs thatwere screwed into the Bay’s softmuddy floor. Lighthouse keepers andtheir families lived on the second story. Examples: Thomas Point Shoal, DrumPoint and Hooper Strait lighthouses.They were positioned in the water tobetter aid passing ships, and massiverocks were piled around the base to secure their spidery legs. However, this type of lighthouse struggled tohold up against the Bay’s poundingwaves, ice chunks and high winds. One screwpile structure was blown offits platform during a ferocious stormwith the keeper inside and floated forfive miles before he could escape.

Undaunted by Mother Nature’s powerful forces, determined maritime architects came up with a new solution — the caisson lighthouse. From 1873 to 1914, they designed lighthouse foundations with cast iron cylindersfilled with stones or concrete anddrilled them deep into the Bay’s bottom. With a top tower built of brickthe caisson style evolved into sturdystructures that could withstand ruggedChesapeake conditions. They might nothave as much curb appeal, but most of them have survived since the 1890s.Examples: Wolf Trap, Sandy PointShoal, and Smith Point lighthouses.

Last but not least was another resourceful means to beat the precarious elements and offer travelers safe passage around the Bay — lightships. The first of thesewarning vessels was built in 1820 inVirginia. They could move into deepwaters and withstand harsh conditionsthat land-bound lighthouses could notendure. Plus, they could scurry away if situations became to rough. TheLightship Chesapeake is retired fromher call of duty and now entertainsguests in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. ml

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1. Concord Point

2. Fishing Battery

3. Turkey Point

4. Pooles Island

5. Craighill Channel Front Lower Range

5. Craighill Channel Rear Lower Range

6. Craighill Channel Front Upper Range

6. Craighill Channel Rear Upper Range

7. Lightship No. 116 Chesapeake

8. Seven Foot Knoll

9. Baltimore Light

10. Sandy Point Shoal

11 . Thomas Point Shoals

12. Hooper Strait

13. Bloody Point Bar

14. Sharps Island

15. Cove Point

16. Drum Point

17. Hooper Island

18. Point No. Point

19. Solomons Lump

20. Point Lookout

21 . Fort Washington

22. Piney Point

23. Jones Point

24. Smith Point

25. Wolf Trap

26. New Point Comfort

27. Thimble Shoal

28. Old Point Comfort

29. Newport News Middle Ground

30. Cape Henry (Old)

31 . Cape Henry (New)

32. Cape Charles

33. Chesapeake Light

Today, only 30 of the original 74 Chesapeake lighthouses remain,

and 23 still actively protect the public. As you cruise around the

Bay this summer, take a spin by these maritime landmarks. Many

still stand or float in beautiful waterfront locations, and some are

tucked away at museums. All of they have wondrous tales to tell.

You can use the map and list of lighthouses below to chart a path

through a central part of Chesapeake history. Let’s see how many

you can find.

Chesapeake Bay Lighthouses

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