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Tense Time-Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

Enemy ships lying off Sandy Point kept Annapolis on edge in August 1813, as the city braced for attack. It was a trying time for the British, too. A newspaper reported August 14: “Seven deserters came on shore at Sandy Point.” It was not unusual for sailors to seek escape from notorious conditions in the Royal Navy.
Sandy Point Home
Baptist Mezick, who served in the U.S. Marine Artillery, lived at Sandy Point. His 1863 obituary reported he had “retired to his beautiful residence on…the Chesapeake, where…with the roar of breakers sounding in his ear,” he died, age 90.
“Information was given that the enemy were landing on Sandy Point…The alarm proved false, but it gave us…pleasure to notice the promptitude displayed by the troops in the harbor.”
Annapolis, Maryland Republican, August 21, 1813.
Enemy vessels anchored close enough to the western shore in 1813 and 1814 that not only did sailors from the Royal Navy escape to shore but fugitive slaves fled to the British ships.

(Inscription next to the photo on the right)
Baptist Mezick bought Sandy Point Farm in 1833. Today the park’s boat ramps are located in Mezick Pond, named for the War of 1812 veteran.

Name of Battle: Battle at Sandy Point Name of War: War of 1812 Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 08/14/1813 Entrance Fee: Not Listed Parking: Not Listed Date of Battle (End): Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.

In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.

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Date Logged Log User Rating   07/18/2023 Don.Morfe visited it