Solomans

Here is Drift Away as she heads to Solomons Island. Still windy but at least its not raining.

During World War II, three naval bases were established in the Solomons. These three facilities made a major contribution to the war effort and brought new jobs to local residents. Between 1942 and 1945, the population of Solomons increased from 263 to more than 2,600. Over 60,000 troops trained at Solomons during the war. IN 2007 this statue, called "on Watch" was erected to commemorate the soldiers that trained here.

It was cold and damp so Debbie pulled out her electric blanket and was very comfortable


















Jim's birthday was on the 9th and Sandy made us a nice dinner complete with dessert and a birthday candle.

Solomons has a great Maritime museum one of the best we have seen on the trip so far. Very well interpreted with lots of aquariums and interactive displays.

The Drum Point Lighthouse is a screwpile, cottage-type light is only one of three remaining from forty-five that once served the Chesapeake Bay at the beginning of the twentieth century. Decommissioned in 1962, the lighthouse fell victim to vandals until moved to its present site in 1975. Beautifully restored, complete with furnishings of the early twentieth century, it has become the waterfront's main attraction and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.