Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
<div>Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland, is <b>a historical American coastal star-shaped fort</b> best known for its role in the War of 1812, when it successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British navy from the Chesapeake Bay <b>September 13–14, 1814</b>. It was first built in 1798 and was used continuously by U.S. armed forces through World War I and by the Coast Guard in World War II. It was <b>designated a national park in 1925</b>, and in 1939 was redesignated a "National Monument and Historic Shrine,"<br><br></div><div><span style="line-height: 21.4286px;">During the War of 1812 <b>a storm flag</b> (17 by 25 feet (5.2 m × 7.6 m)) was flown over Fort McHenry during the bombardment. It was replaced early on the morning of September 14, 1814 with a larger garrison flag (30 by 42 feet (9.1 m × 12.8 m)). The larger flag signaled American victory over the British in the Battle of Baltimore. The sight of the ensign inspired <b>Francis Scott Key </b>to write the poem "Defence of Fort M'Henry" that was later set to the tune To Anacreon in Heaven and become known as the Star Spangled Banner, <b>the national anthem of the United States</b>.</span><br></div><div><br>Source: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_McHenry" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.wikipedia.org</a></div>
Fort McHenry Channel Range Front Light
<div><b>Type: </b> Lighthouse</div><div><b>Type of Flashing:</b> Isophase (Iso)</div><div><b>Number of Flashes:</b> 1</div><div><b>Light Color:</b> Green / G</div><div><b>Interval of Flashing:</b> 6s</div><div><b>Focal Height: </b> 12.5m</div><div><br>Source: <span><a href="http://www.marinetraffic.com" title="Link: http://www.marinetraffic.com">www.marinetraffic.com</a></span></div><div><br></div>
Seven Ft Knoll Light
<div>The Seven Foot Knoll Light was <b>built in 1855</b> and is the oldest screw-pile lighthouse in Maryland. It was initially installed on a shallow shoal, Seven Foot Knoll, at the mouth of the Patapsco River. The northern reach of this river is the Baltimore Harbor, where the now-decommissioned lighthouse has been placed as a museum. In 1997 the lighthouse was transferred to <b>the Baltimore Maritime Museum</b> where it is located today.</div><div><br></div><div>Constructed of 1-inch (25 mm) rolled iron, the lighthouse consists of <b>three main sections</b>. The gallery deck was located 9 feet (2.7 m) above the average high tide waters. The house was the second section, sitting directly atop the gallery deck. This is where the keeper and his family would live. Atop the housing area was the third section of the lighthouse, the light beacon. A 4th order Fresnel lens was housed in the small light compartment. It was visible for 12 nmi (22 km; 14 mi).<br><br>Source: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Foot_Knoll_Light" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.wikipedia.org</a></div>
Canton Waterfront Park
<div>Resting between Boston Street and the Baltimore Harbor, Canton Waterfront Park offers <b>eight acres of terrific views of the harbor</b> and an easily accessible and vista-rich recreational area. See Baltimore’s maritime both past (with <b>Fort McHenry</b> sitting prominently across the water) and present (<b>gargantuan U.S. Navy ships</b> docked in the adjacently situated Clinton Street Marine Terminal).<br><br></div><div>Canton Waterfront Park is positioned as <b>one of the eastern-most access points to the harbor</b>, making the park a useful location for outdoor recreation facilities such as the boat ramp and fishing pier. With its large parking area, the Canton serves as a convenient starting point for traversing the Waterfront Promenade. When visiting, be sure to view <b>the Korean War Memorial</b>, which features a history of the war and contains the names of 527 Marylanders who died in the conflict. Adorned with landscaped green space, the memorial help makes Canton Waterfront Park an unmistakable treasure in a city replete with charm.</div><div><br></div><div>Canton Waterfront Park is a nice place to throw out a blanket for a nice <b>picnic</b>. Festivals and gatherings are common in the park. The park is also a popular place for viewing <b>events such as the Blue Angels Air Show or Tall Ships </b>coming into the Inner Harbor.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Amenities:</b></div><div><span style="line-height: 21.4286px;">Boat Ramp</span><br></div><div>Fishing Pier (no license required)</div><div>Multi-use trails</div><div>Baltimore Waterfront Promenade</div><div>Chesapeake Bay access</div><div>Korean War Memorial</div><div>Passive Seating</div><div>Breath talking views of the Inner Harbor</div><div>Free Parking</div><div>Baltimore Water Taxi Stop #16</div><div>More than 100 bicycle racks onsite</div><div>Accessible by MTA Bus Routes</div><div>Accessible by Charm City Circulator/Harbor Connector</div><div><br><b>In Proximity to:</b></div><div>Dypski Park<br></div><div>Bonvegna Soccer Park</div><div>Canton Dog Park</div><div>Coppermine Clarence Du Burns Arena </div><div>The Shops At Canton Crossing </div><div>Restaurants, grocery stores (Outback Steak House, Safeway)</div><div>Neighborhoods of Canton, Fells Point, Brewers Hill, Butcher's Hill, Patterson Park, and Little Italy<br><br>Source: <a href="http://bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/parks/canton-park" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="Link: http://bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/parks/canton-park">www.bcrp.baltimorecity.gov</a></div>
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