Star-Spangled Sailabration will feature more than 40 U.S., British, Canadian, Dominican, Danish, German, Japanese and Norwegian naval vessels and tall ships from around the globe. The ships will be open June 14 -18 for public visitation. Ships berthed at the Inner Harbor and Fells Point are generally open for touring from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. and naval vessels at North Locust Point will be open for tours from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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The USS Fort McHenry is the third Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship. She was named for Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland, the 1814 defense of which inspired “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Ship Type: 610 Naval Vessel – Dock Landing Ship
Country of Origin: USA
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Star-Spangled Sailabration will feature more than 40 U.S., British, Canadian, Dominican, Danish, German, Japanese and Norwegian naval vessels and tall ships from around the globe. The ships will be open June 14 -18 for public visitation. Ships berthed at the Inner Harbor and Fells Point are generally open for touring from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. and naval vessels at North Locust Point will be open for tours from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The only way to access the naval vessels at North Locust Point is to board the free, secured shuttle buses from M∧T Bank Stadium Lots G and H where security checks are mandatory.
Visiting Ships
Class A Tall Ships – Cisne Branco Brazil, Cuauhtemoc Mexico, USS Constellation Baltimore, Dewaruci Indonesia, Gazela Philadelphia, Gloria Columbia,…
Class B Tall Ships – Appledore V Bay City, Celebration Middle River, Frewell Baltimore, Lady Maryland Baltimore, Lynx Newport Beach
Gray Hulls – RFA Argus UK, USS Donald Cook USA, USS Fort McHenry USA, USS San Antonio USA
Other Vessels
Research – R/V Bay Hydro II USA, Reynolds USA.
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Tour a Naval Vessel – June 14, 8 to 8:45 a.m. Get full access of a U.S. naval vessel and interview the ships captain and crew.
The USS Fort McHenry is the third Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship. She was named for Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland, the 1814 defense of which inspired “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Ship Type: 610 Naval Vessel – Dock Landing Ship
Country of Origin: USA
* Attendees will meet at the NOSC Baltimore(1201 Halsey Road).
* A secured shuttle will take you to the Port of Baltimore and back to your car at the NOSC once the tour is over.
* The ship tour should take no longer than 1 and 1/2 hour.
Star-Spangled 200, Inc. is the not-for-profit entity that supports the fundraising goals of the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission. Established in September 2010, Star-Spangled 200, Inc. is charged with educating the public through celebration and commemoration of the historical events of the War of 1812 by supporting the charitable and educational activities of the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission.
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