MUSEUM OF MARITIME PETS

ANNAPOLIS, MD

Annapolis - USNA: Bridage Chapel Crypt John Paul Jones' remains are interred in the crypt beneath the Naval Academy Chapel inside a sarcophagus made of 21 short tons of black and white Italian marble with bronze fittings.  The deck surrounding the crypt is inscribed the names of his ships: Bonhomme Richard, Alliance, Serapis, Ariel, Alfred, Providence, and Ranger.  Scotland-born John Paul Jones has long been heralded as the first Navy American War Hero, often called the "Father of the American Navy."  When he died in 1792 at the age of 45, Jones was originally laid to rest in an unmarked grave in France.  They were later identified exhumed and transferred back to the United States aboard the USS Brooklyn (CA-3) for a proper interment under the leadership of Ambassador General Horace Porter.

The United States Naval Academy Chapel, or the Brigade of Midshipmen Chapel, was constructed between 1904 and 1908 in the Beaux Arts style by Ernest Flagg.  The original design featured a Greek cross plan, with four equal transepts and a capacity of 1,200.  In 1938, renovations under architect Paul Philippe Cret, added a nave, which changed the shape to a Latin cross, and raised seating capacity to 2,500.  The chapel's copper dome, a focal point of not only the building and campus, but the city, with a cupola raising 193 feet above the main altar.

The United States Naval Academy, the second oldest of the five U.S. service academies, was established in 1845 by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft to educate midshipmen for service in the officer corps of the United States Navy and United States Marine Core.  Approximately 1,200 "plebes" enter the academy each summer.  About 1,000 midshipmen graduate and commission each year. The 338-acre campus, known as the "Yard," is located on the former grounds of Fort Severn, and is home to  many historic sites, buildings and monuments.

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Annapolis - USNA: Bridage Chapel Crypt Credit: wallyg

The Museum of Maritime Pets is a unique and fascinating museum located in Annapolis, Maryland. The museum is dedicated to the history and culture of the pets that have accompanied sailors on voyages throughout history. The museum showcases a variety of exhibits that include artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays that allow visitors to learn about the various pets that have sailed the seas.

The museum features a collection of pet-related objects from different time periods such as seafaring dogs, cats, birds, and even monkeys. It also displays a range of marine life that sailors have kept as pets. Visitors can learn about the different ways animals were brought aboard ships, how they were cared for, and the important role they played in the lives of sailors.

The Museum of Maritime Pets is a must-visit for animal lovers and those interested in maritime history. The museum is open to the public, and admission fees are reasonable. The museum staff is knowledgeable and friendly and is always available to answer any questions visitors may have. In short, the Museum of Maritime Pets is an interesting and unique museum that is well worth the visit.

MUSEUM OF MARITIME PETS is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ANNAPOLIS MD. US MID #8402400187

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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MUSEUM OF MARITIME PETS
1009 BAY RIDGE AVENUE 188
ANNAPOLIS
MD
21403-3031

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MID # 8402400187
Name MUSEUM OF MARITIME PETS
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 205921757
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.96486, -76.489346
CODES FIPS State Code: 24
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 706402
US Census Block: 2017