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PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS flying above CHESAPEAKE BAY PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAKE McGUIRE NARRATIVE BY ANNA KATALKINA Copyright © 2008 by Twin Lights Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission of the copyright owners. All images in this book have been reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the artists concerned and no responsibility is accepted by producer, publisher, or printer for any infringement of copyright or other- wise, arising from the contents of this publication. Every effort has been made to ensure that credits accurately comply with information supplied. First published in the United States of America by: Twin Lights Publishers, Inc. 8 Hale Street Rockport, Massachusetts 01966 Telephone: (978) 546-7398 http://www.twinlightspub.com ISBN: 978-1-885435-93-4PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS ISBN: 1-885435-93-2 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS (opposite) Western Shore, Kent Island, Maryland (frontispiece)PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS Chesapeake Bay Bridge at Sunset (jacket front) Queen Anne Marina, Stevensville, Kent Island, Maryland (jacket back) Senator William V. Roth, Jr. Bridge (cable-stayed) and St. Georges Bridge (arch span), Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Book design by: SYP Design & Production, Inc. www.sypdesign.com Printed in China introduction or thousands of years, beginning long before the the Washington-Baltimore-Annapolis area to Kent Island, Ffirst European explorers arrived, the scenic vistas Maryland, and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel links and rich natural resources of the Chesapeake Bay Hampton Roads and Cape Charles, Virginia. have lured settlers to its shores. The vast estuary is the Vacationers flock to the Chesapeake Bay for its endless largest in the United States. Much of our nation's history recreational possibilities, from fishing and hunting to began here, and it comes to life in the many carefully pre- camping, boating and swimming, as well as sightseeing and served historic districts along its border. Fort Monroe, in fine dining in the historic towns of St. Michaels, Irvington, Hampton, Virginia played a strategic role in both the Easton and others. Whether they come for a round-the- PROPERYRevolutionary OF WarTWIN and LIGHTS the Civil PUBLISHERS War. In World War II, it world sailingPROPERY race or OF to spendTWIN the LIGHTS day in aPUBLISHERS secluded cove, to became home to the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine stroll a historic cobblestone street, watch fishermen at Command. St. Mary’s City, Maryland was one of the first work, or feast on famous Chesapeake Bay blue crabs, there Catholic settlements in the New World. Annapolis, is enjoyment for millions of visitors from the United States Maryland takes pride in the oldest state house still in leg- and around the world. islative use, and claims the greatest concentration of origi- The Chesapeake Bay is a very complex and fragile eco- PROPERYnal 18th century OF TWIN buildings LIGHTS in America. PUBLISHERS St. Michaels hosts system,PROPERY home to thousands OF TWIN of LIGHTS species of PUBLISHERS flora and fauna. the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in honor of its early For nearly 30 years, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and shellfish harvesting and boat-building traditions. other concerned organizations have set an example for envi- Geologically, the Chesapeake Bay is a ria, or drowned val- ronmental action as they work tirelessly to restore health ley, of the Susquehanna River, which stretches some 200 miles to endangered marine zones and preserve the beloved from Havre de Grace, Maryland to Virginia Beach, Virginia. Chesapeake Bay for the future generations. PROPERYIts watershed OF covers TWIN 64,000 LIGHTS square PUBLISHERS miles, also impacting This collectionPROPERY of OF photographs TWIN LIGHTS is a tribute PUBLISHERS to the beauty Delaware, West Virginia, New York and Washington, D.C. of the Chesapeake Bay, its tributaries and islands, its history Two dramatic bridges span the Chesapeake Bay, transport- and culture. We invite you to join award-winning photo- ing more than 25 million vehicles a year bound for popular grapher Jake McGuire in a breathtaking aerial tour of our Atlantic Ocean resorts. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge connects great natural treasure. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Tidal Marshes At the meeting of land and water, two eco- the Atlantic Flyway. The 27,000-acre area is systems collaborate to create one of nature’s composed mainly of tidal salt marshes and loveliest works of art. Blackwater National offers hiking and paddling trails, cycling Wildlife Refuge in Cambridge, Maryland is roads, and hunting and fishing opportunities. a spectacular vantage point to observe thousands of migratory waterfowl traveling along 4 PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS OPPOSITE: VIRGINIA BEACH AND RUDEE INLET, VIRGINIA • ABOVE: CAPE HENRY, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Virginia Beach Cape Henry Light Miles of surf and sand, beachfront hotels, and The Virginia coast is the site of hundreds of restaurants make Virginia Beach one of the shipwrecks. The first Cape Henry Lighthouse most popular seaside destinations on the was built of brick in 1792 at Fort Story as a Atlantic coastline. Rudee Inlet provides the beacon to the growing number of merchant only ocean access for boats along the Virginia ships entering Chesapeake Bay. The second Beach coastline. Its sheltered harbor is home lighthouse, built in 1881 at 163 feet, is the tallest to yachts, fishing boats, and other recreational cast-iron plate lighthouse in the United States. vessels, as well as whale watching charters. The two lighthouses stand just 350 feet apart. 7 PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS TOP AND BOTTOM: ELIZABETH RIVER, NORFOLK, AND PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA • OPPOSITE: NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Maritime Hub Homecoming The largest base for the United States Navy is frequent dredging to keep the river open. The Tugboats create huge fountains of water to sheltered in the deep waters of the Elizabeth Elizabeth River is currently twice its original greet warships returning to Naval Station River. Since the 17th century, the Port of depth, but it has lost a third of its width. Norfolk. Sailors and officers in full white Virginia has been a hub of military and com- dress uniform line the decks in salute as each mercial maritime operations. U.S. Navy and ship returns after as long as two years away commercial contractor docks, industrial from home. This memorable sight is best plants and coal loading operations line the observed from the water, at the entrance to historic waters. Constant silting has required the Elizabeth River. 8 9 PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS VIRGINIA PORT AUTHORITY, PINNER POINT, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA WATERFRONT, PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA Pinner Point Portsmouth Waterfront The Virginia Port Authority operates the Portsmouth has been a crucial East Coast region’s major marine cargo terminals that port since the historic city was founded in include Norfolk International Terminals 1752. Modern revitalization along the shores (NIT), Newport News Marine Terminal, of the Elizabeth River has brought in high- Portsmouth Marine Terminal and the rise hotels and condominiums, which provide Virginia Inland Port, in Front Royal. The majestic views of the river and downtown 219 foot tall Suez-class container cranes at Norfolk. NIT are the tallest in the world. 10 11 PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS PROPERY OF TWIN LIGHTS PUBLISHERS TOP: LAMBERTS POINT COAL TERMINAL, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA • BOTTOM: NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER, PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA FORT MONROE, HAMPTON, VIRGINIA Half A Million Tons Oldest Navy Hospital Fort Monroe Lamberts Point Coal Terminal is the largest Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, the nation’s Named in honor of President James Monroe, coal trans-loading terminal in the Northern oldest United States Navy hospital, is located this massive, multi-sided structure is the Hemisphere. The adjacent Lambert’s Point on the banks of the Elizabeth River, where largest stone fort in the country. Built in 1834 Docks, Virginia’s largest break-bulk marine Fort Nelson stood in the 18th century. Today, and surrounded by a medieval-style moat, terminal, processes thousands of rail cars this state-of-the-art facility, equipped with Fort Monroe was designed to guard the delivering rubber, cocoa, and other shipments cutting edge technology and staffed

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