Army “Soldiers” Navy "Sailors" - Baltimore, MD
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N 39° 15.814 W 076° 34.716
18S E 363811 N 4347213
One of many historical markers at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM14VA6
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/26/2021
Views: 2
The plaque says, "The defenders who manned the heavy cannons in front of you represented a unique combination of soldiers and sailors. One unit, the U.S. Sea Fencibles, included civilian sailors. Wearing the clothing of their trade, they were issued muskets, drilled as soldiers and considered part of the U.S. Army.
The United States Chesapeake Flotilla served as part of the U.S. Navy. Most of these men were sailors and included free African-Americans. During the summer of 1814 they fought several engagements in the Chesapeake Bay and ultimately on land where they staged a rear-guard action in an unsuccessful defense of the nation's capital.
Those who served here contributed to the victory. Near this location British bombs killed Charles Messenger of the U.S. Chesapeake Flotilla and wounded Charles Bhare and Robert Green of the U.S. Sea Fencibles."
Who put it there? Private/Government?: NPS
Location/Address:
Baltimore, MD, USA
County/Province: Baltimore (City)
Website (related) if available: [Web Link]
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Date Erected/Dedicated: Not listed
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