Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppies used to be bred as water dogs: they were tasked with hunting from their namesake, the Chesapeake Bay. The reason for this was because the dog was naturally suited to endure

BATTLE OF HAMPTON ROADS The March 9th, 1862, the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack (CSS Virginia) during the American Civil War (1861-65) was history’s first duel between ironclad warships.

Chesapeake Bay waters

Hello steemiters my name is Shawn I am from Maryland .. new to steemit I wanted to make a post. Growing up in Maryland I frequently traveled the Bay bridge. Built in July 30, 1952; 65 years ago (eastbound)