Maryland's Bounty Panels 1 and 2 - National Harbor, MD
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garmin_geek
N 38° 47.084 W 077° 00.993
18S E 324847 N 4294819
Two beautiful mosaic panels located in the National Harbor.
Waymark Code: WMDEJ4
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2012
Views: 24
Lining the access stairway between Waterfront and Fleet street.
Panel 1;
"Stained glass, clam, crab, and oyster mosaic
Installed March 2008
Original work commissioned and owned by National Waterfront LC
Cheryl Foster, Artist
Nicie Jones has been picking crabs at J.M. Clayton Co. for 57 years. She started pickin' at her mother's feet at the age of 8. Her mother, Fronie, picked crabs for 87 years.
The Black Crappie frequently caught on the Potomac River, has a dark pattern of black spots over a silvery green base. There are 7-8 spines on its dorsal fin.
Captain John W. Scharch, Sr., shown with a traditional wood slat basket, brokers oysters along the Chesapeake bay. A certified charter boat captain, Capt. Scharch has been working on the water for over 40 years.
'Big Rock' - The Maryland State Fish is the rockfish of 'striper.' It has a dark back that fades into a silver iridescent body ans is considered to be the premier sport and commercial species in Maryland."
Panel 2;
"The Yellow Perch is considered the finest flavored of all panfish ans is readily found along the Potomac River. It is recognized by the 6-8 vertical bars on its sides.
The Large Mouth Bass is marked by a series of dark blotches forming a jagged horizontal stripe along each flank. Adults ear small fish, frogs, snakes, crayfish ans small birds.
The Pumpkinseed Fish is one of the most colorful fish found in Maryland Waters and has an orange/red belly with olive green sides that are speckled with orange, blue and emerald spots. They have an excellent flavor and are low in fat and high in protein.
Daniel Hicks has been working the water since he was 14. He loves to fish, clam, oyster, and his experience on the water provide great conversations with his Grandfather who worked the water for years.
Named Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay by Governor Parris Glen Denning in 1996. Admiral Earl White worked the Maryland Waters for 84 years. He taught every aspect of 'Watercraft' on the Skipjack Stanley Norman with the Chespeake Herotage Foundation.
Shipwright Mike Vhalovich has been building and repairing boats national for 37 years. He is shown with a traditional ship caulking hammer, packing cakum (cotton) between a ships wooden panel to prevent water seepage."
Address:
Between Waterfront and Fleet Street
National Harbor, MD USA
20745
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