A U.S. Naval Academy Yard Patrol craft passes alongside a Moran Towing Company tugboat in the Port of Baltimore. The Academy boat was one of many naval vessels from the United States and other maritime nations present to commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of the national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner." During their visit to the city, the public is welcomed to tour the ships, affording them an opportunity to better understand sea power and its importance to ensuring the unobstructed access to and free use of the world’s oceans, which are essential to our national welfare and prosperity, just as it was in 1812 when the United States Navy went to war to defend and has been protecting ever since. Ultimately, the commemoration is a salute to all sailors, Coast Guardsmen and Marines who fought gallantly against great odds in the 1812 conflict and those since, as well as being always ready to provide compassionate humanitarian aid whenever and wherever catastrophe strikes
Date Taken: | 06.14.2012 |
Date Posted: | 06.15.2012 23:28 |
Photo ID: | 604395 |
VIRIN: | 120614-N-CG900-046 |
Resolution: | 4928x3264 |
Size: | 6.91 MB |
Location: | BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, US |
Web Views: | 131 |
Downloads: | 4 |
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