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<h2 align="center">VESSELS ANNOUNCED FOR MARYLAND FLEET WEEK &; AIR SHOW BALTIMORE<br />
<em>Ships Will be Berthed in Fells Point, Inner Harbor and North Locust Point</em></h2>
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BALTIMORE, MD (September 30, 2016)</strong> – More than a dozen vessels from Canada and various branches of the United States military will sail into the Port of Baltimore as part of the inaugural <em>Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore</em> <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034165"><span class="aQJ">October 10-17</span></span>. Baltimore is one of seven elite cities to host the U.S. Navy Fleet Week in 2016, and additionally, is honored to be the chosen location for the <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034166"><span class="aQJ">October 15th</span></span> commissioning ceremony for the U.S. Navy&#8217;s newest vessel, the USS<em> Zumwalt</em>.<em>Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore</em> celebrates the rich maritime traditions of the Chesapeake Bay and is the legacy of the 2012 Star-Spangled Sailabration and 2014 Star-Spangled Spectacular events held in Baltimore. The weeklong event is planned by the Maryland Department of Commerce, Office of Tourism, and Historic Ships in Baltimore in conjunction with the U.S. Navy. Northrop Grumman Corporation, whose Mission Systems sector is headquartered in Linthicum, is the event&#8217;s title sponsor.Ships arrive between <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034167"><span class="aQJ">8am and 3pm</span></span> on Wednesday, October 12. They will be docked at several locations, including the Fells Point Broadway Pier, Inner Harbor (West Wall, Piers 1 South, Pier 3 South, Pier 4 South, Pier 5 West and Pier 5 South) and North Locust Point (Pier 3 and Pier 4). In addition to using public transportation to get to the ships, visitors are encouraged to &#8220;Use Your Feet to See the Fleet.&#8221;A public Welcome Ceremony will occur at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater beginning at <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034169"><span class="aQJ">4pm</span></span> and will feature a performance by the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Band. The remarks will be followed by a Parade of Sail by participating schooners from the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race.</p>
<p>In addition to free public visitation of participating ships, there will be numerous exhibits and military demonstrations throughout the week showcasing the latest technology of the maritime services and the skilled expertise of our service members. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of Maryland and the city of Baltimore to meet nearly 3,100 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today&#8217;s maritime services.</p>
<p>Visiting ships will join Baltimore&#8217;s historic and commercial boats, which will be open for tours and cruises* at their regular admission prices. These include Historic Ships in Baltimore (US Sloop-of-War <em>Constellation</em>, US Submarine <em>Torsk</em>, US Coast Guard Cutter <em>Taney</em>, and Lightship 116 <em>Chesapeake)</em>, <em>Pride of Baltimore II</em>, Sea Dogs, Urban Pirates, Watermark Cruises, Spirit Cruises and the Water Taxi.</p>
<p>The N.S. <em>Savannah</em>, the world&#8217;s first nuclear-powered merchant ship and a National Historic Landmark, is berthed at Pier 13 within the Canton Marine Terminal. The vessel will be open from <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034170"><span class="aQJ">Thursday</span></span> to <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034171"><span class="aQJ">Sunday, October 13-16</span></span>, from <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034172"><span class="aQJ">1pm to 6pm</span></span> for the public.</p>
<h3><em>Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore</em> visiting ships to include:</h3>
<p><strong>United States Navy</strong><br />
U.S. Navy participating ships will include:</p>
<figure id="attachment_11961" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11961" style="width: 550px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://www.the-chesapeake.com//wp-content/uploads/2016/10/USS-Mesa-Verde-with-two-Hovercrafts.jpg"><img class="wp-image-11961" src="https://www.the-chesapeake.com//wp-content/uploads/2016/10/USS-Mesa-Verde-with-two-Hovercrafts.jpg" alt="USS-Mesa-Verde-with-two-Hovercrafts" width="550" height="367" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-11961" class="wp-caption-text">USS-Mesa-Verde-with-two-Hovercrafts</figcaption></figure>
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<figure id="attachment_11959" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11959" style="width: 550px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://www.the-chesapeake.com//wp-content/uploads/2016/10/USS-Mesa-Verde-crew-at-attention.jpg"><img class="wp-image-11959" src="https://www.the-chesapeake.com//wp-content/uploads/2016/10/USS-Mesa-Verde-crew-at-attention-1024x683.jpg" alt="USS-Mesa-Verde-crew-at-attention." width="550" height="367" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-11959" class="wp-caption-text">USS-Mesa-Verde-crew-at-attention.</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_11958" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11958" style="width: 550px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://www.the-chesapeake.com//wp-content/uploads/2016/10/USS-Mesa-Verde-LPD-19.jpg"><img class="wp-image-11958" src="https://www.the-chesapeake.com//wp-content/uploads/2016/10/USS-Mesa-Verde-LPD-19-1024x680.jpg" alt="USS-Mesa-Verde-LPD-19." width="550" height="365" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-11958" class="wp-caption-text">USS-Mesa-Verde-LPD-19.</figcaption></figure>
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<li>San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS <em>Mesa Verde</em> (LPD 19)</li>
<li>
<figure id="attachment_11962" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11962" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://www.the-chesapeake.com//wp-content/uploads/2016/10/USS-Leyte-Gulf-CG-55-Ticonderoga-class-guided-missile-cruiser.jpg"><img class="wp-image-11962" src="https://www.the-chesapeake.com//wp-content/uploads/2016/10/USS-Leyte-Gulf-CG-55-Ticonderoga-class-guided-missile-cruiser.jpg" alt="USS-Leyte-Gulf-CG-55-Ticonderoga-class-guided-missile-cruiser.j" width="450" height="218" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-11962" class="wp-caption-text">USS-Leyte-Gulf-CG-55-Ticonderoga-class-guided-missile-cruiser.j</figcaption></figure>
<p>Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS <em>Leyte Gulf</em> (CG 55)</li>
<li>Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS <em>Jason Dunham</em> (DDG 109)</li>
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<figure id="attachment_11964" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11964" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://www.the-chesapeake.com//wp-content/uploads/2016/10/USS-Jason-Dunham-DDG-109.jpg"><img class="wp-image-11964" src="https://www.the-chesapeake.com//wp-content/uploads/2016/10/USS-Jason-Dunham-DDG-109.jpg" alt="USS-Jason-Dunham-DDG-109" width="450" height="321" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-11964" class="wp-caption-text">USS-Jason-Dunham-DDG-109</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_11965" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11965" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://www.the-chesapeake.com//wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Jason-Dunham-namesake-of-USS-Jason-Dunham.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-11965" src="https://www.the-chesapeake.com//wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Jason-Dunham-namesake-of-USS-Jason-Dunham.jpg" alt="U.S. Marine Cpl. Jason Dunham" width="300" height="432" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-11965" class="wp-caption-text">U.S. Marine Cpl. Jason Dunham</figcaption></figure>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Corporal Jason L. Dunham was born on 10 November 1981 in Scio, New York. The date may seem insignificant to those who don&#8217;t know its history. The ones who do know its significance celebrate this day &#8211; faithfully &#8211; each year. November 10th is the United States Marine Corps birthday&#8230; a birthday that Jason Dunham shares.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Corporal Jason L. Dunham was 22 years old when he left us. He came from the small town of Scio (sigh-oh) population 1900. It’s the kind of town where everyone knows your name&#8230; where values and respect still mean something. It was here, along a winding country road filled with rolling-meadows, and a swift moving creek, that Jason L. Dunham was brought into this world.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">As you turn into the Dunham’s long driveway that leads to their house, the breeze catches a yellow ribbon tied to the mailbox and the story begins to unfold. The further you drive; two flags adorn the front porch, an American flag and the United States Marine Corps flag. And both seem to play the same quiet song, and yet both stand tall for this fallen young man. There is a final reminder that Jason Dunham is no longer with us… a blue star in the front window has been replaced by a gold star, symbolizing the Dunham family loss.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">On April 14, 2004, 3 days after Easter Sunday, Corporal Dunham was manning a checkpoint in Karabilah, Iraq, when an insurgent leapt from his car and began choking Corporal Dunham. A scuffle ensued as two Marines approached to help. Reportedly, the last words from Corporal Dunham were, “No, No. Watch his hand.” Suddenly, the insurgent dropped a grenade. Corporal Dunham took off his Kevlar helmet, dropped to the ground, and covered the explosive as best he could.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The blast seriously wounded all 3 Marines. Eight days later, Corporal Jason L. Dunham died at Bethesda Naval Hospital from wounds he received in the incident. He was 22.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Corporal Dunham made the ultimate sacrifice, and in doing so saved the lives of his fellow Marines. Due to his actions on that fateful day, Corporal Dunham has been awarded the Medal of Honor.</span></p>
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<li>Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS <em>Carson City</em> (T-EPF 7)</li>
<li>U.S. Navy&#8217;s newest and most technologically advanced surface ship USS <em>Zumwalt</em> (DDG 1000)</li>
<li>Two U.S. Navy Yard Patrol Craft (YP&#8217;s)</li>
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<p><strong>Royal Canadian Navy</strong><br />
Royal Canadian Navy participating ships:</p>
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<li>Iroquois-class warship HMCS <em>Athabaskan </em>(DDG 282)</li>
<li>
<p><figure id="attachment_11957" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11957" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://www.the-chesapeake.com//wp-content/uploads/2016/10/HMCS-Shawinigan-MM-704.jpg"><img class="wp-image-11957" src="https://www.the-chesapeake.com//wp-content/uploads/2016/10/HMCS-Shawinigan-MM-704-1024x683.jpg" alt="HMCS Shawinigan (MM 704)" width="450" height="300" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-11957" class="wp-caption-text">HMCS Shawinigan (MM 704)</figcaption></figure></li>
<li>Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel HMCS <em>Shawinigan</em> (MM 704)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>United States Army Corps of Engineers</strong></p>
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<li>Survey vessel USACE <em>Reynolds</em></li>
<li>Debris Removal vessel USACE <em>Linthicum</em></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>United States Army Reserve</strong></p>
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<li>Tugboat USAV <em>Cat Lai</em> (ST-915)</li>
<li>Tugboat USAV <em>Fort</em> <em>Moultrie</em> (ST-912)</li>
</ul>
<p>(Note: USAV – United States Army Vessel)</p>
<p><strong>National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)</strong></p>
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<li>Research Vessel<em> Bay Hydro II</em></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Logistical Information:</strong></p>
<p>Ship tours are free of charge and are scheduled for <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034173"><span class="aQJ">Thursday</span></span> through <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034174"><span class="aQJ">Sunday, October 13-16</span></span>, from <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034175"><span class="aQJ">1pm to 6pm</span></span> with <strong>no tours at North Locust Point</strong> on Saturday, October 15, due to the USS <em>Zumwalt</em> commissioning event.</p>
<p>Visitors are asked to plan ahead, arrive early, and pay careful attention to all posted parking signs, road closures, and ongoing transportation announcements. Residents and visitors alike should be aware that <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034176"><span class="aQJ">Saturday, October 15</span></span> is also the Baltimore Running Festival (aka Baltimore Marathon), and will require multiple road closures and cause traffic delays within Baltimore City. Taking the Light Rail or Metro is strongly recommended for <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034178"><span class="aQJ">Saturday</span></span> to ease any traffic congestion due to the running festival.</p>
<p>Within the downtown Baltimore area, visitors are encouraged to &#8220;Use Your Feet to See the Fleet.&#8221; A <em>Fleet Week Shuttle</em> to the U.S. Navy ships in North Locust Point leaves from the Inner Harbor Visitor Center on Light Street during ship visiting hours <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034179"><span class="aQJ">Thursday</span></span>, <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034180"><span class="aQJ">Friday,</span></span> and <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034181"><span class="aQJ">Sunday</span></span> (<strong>no shuttle <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034182"><span class="aQJ">on Saturday</span></span></strong>). Other public transportation alternatives include the Charm City Circulator Banner Route or the MTA Bus Route 1 from the Inner Harbor. The Charm City Circulator and the MTA Bus will run on modified schedules and routes on Saturday, October 15 until <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034184"><span class="aQJ">5 p.m.</span></span> due to the Baltimore Running Festival. The Baltimore Water Taxi will also be operating to Fort McHenry.</p>
<p>Additional activities throughout the week will include the Chesapeake Galley &; Beer Garden, (a festival in the Inner Harbor on <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034185"><span class="aQJ">October 13-16</span></span> featuring Chesapeake-inspired dining and local craft beers), official visits by Navy leadership to select schools and community organizations, crew sporting competitions, community service projects, educational activities on-board the ships, musical entertainment and much more. <em>Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore</em> is expected to bring visitors to Baltimore and the region, which will contribute to the economy through increased hotel bookings and spending at restaurants, shops and retail outlets.</p>
<p>Throughout the week-long celebration, visitors can tag photos and share videos on social media platforms using the hashtag #MDfleetweek and #SelfieWithaSailor.</p>
<p>For the latest updates, more information and a complete list of activities taking place during <em>Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore</em>,visit <a id="m_1571134413724638670LID6331" href="https://click.publicaster.com/ClickThru.aspx?pubids=7154%7c1886%7c8552%7c5&;digest=LptcENbl%2boAokiXkYyEcQQ&;sysid=1" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&;q=https://click.publicaster.com/ClickThru.aspx?pubids%3D7154%257c1886%257c8552%257c5%26digest%3DLptcENbl%252boAokiXkYyEcQQ%26sysid%3D1&;source=gmail&;ust=1475417697329000&;usg=AFQjCNGLIP29FEdzDZwfIE3AsxD97PeCbQ">www.mdfleetweek.com</a>.</p>
<p>*Cruise and tour schedules will be modified on <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034186"><span class="aQJ">October 15 &; 16</span></span> due to the air show.</p>
<p><strong>About Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore (<span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_792034187"><span class="aQJ">October 10-17, 2016</span></span>)</strong><br />
Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore celebrates the rich naval traditions of the Chesapeake Bay and the contributions of Marylanders to the defense of the nation. The Blue Angels&#8217; Boeing F/A 18 Hornet jets and other aircraft will be on display on the Martin State Airport tarmac and in the skies over Fort McHenry and Middle Branch while schooners and U.S. and allied navy vessels will be ready for boarding visitors in the Inner Harbor, Fells Point and Locust Point. For more information, visit <a id="m_1571134413724638670LID6331" href="https://click.publicaster.com/ClickThru.aspx?pubids=7154%7c1886%7c8552%7c5&;digest=LptcENbl%2boAokiXkYyEcQQ&;sysid=1" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&;q=https://click.publicaster.com/ClickThru.aspx?pubids%3D7154%257c1886%257c8552%257c5%26digest%3DLptcENbl%252boAokiXkYyEcQQ%26sysid%3D1&;source=gmail&;ust=1475417697329000&;usg=AFQjCNGLIP29FEdzDZwfIE3AsxD97PeCbQ">www.mdfleetweek.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About Historic Ships in Baltimore</strong><br />
Historic Ships in Baltimore represents one of the most impressive collections of military vessels in the world. Located within easy walking distance of each other, US Sloop-of-War CONSTELLATION, US Submarine TORSK, US Coast Guard Cutter TANEY, and Lightship 116 CHESAPEAKE exhibit life at sea from the mid-19th century to the mid-1980&#8217;s. Also included in the collection is the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse which marked the entrance to the Patapsco River and Baltimore Harbor for over 130 years. Historic Ships in Baltimore is a program of the Living Classrooms Foundation, which has its roots in the maritime heritage of the Chesapeake Bay. For more than 30 years, Living Classrooms has been providing hands-on maritime and environmental education programming for Baltimore area youth and adults. For more information, visit <a id="m_1571134413724638670LID6332" href="https://click.publicaster.com/ClickThru.aspx?pubids=7154%7c1887%7c8552%7c5&;digest=Uztj1QruJEzYQOK2Z98yOg&;sysid=1" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&;q=https://click.publicaster.com/ClickThru.aspx?pubids%3D7154%257c1887%257c8552%257c5%26digest%3DUztj1QruJEzYQOK2Z98yOg%26sysid%3D1&;source=gmail&;ust=1475417697329000&;usg=AFQjCNF_i4UJHWwq6ILdgQOMrTIoumWSPQ">www.historicships.org</a> and<a id="m_1571134413724638670LID6333" href="https://click.publicaster.com/ClickThru.aspx?pubids=7154%7c1888%7c8552%7c5&;digest=igUsuz9PQnoScma7Uned0A&;sysid=1" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&;q=https://click.publicaster.com/ClickThru.aspx?pubids%3D7154%257c1888%257c8552%257c5%26digest%3DigUsuz9PQnoScma7Uned0A%26sysid%3D1&;source=gmail&;ust=1475417697329000&;usg=AFQjCNEEjkr5MnAQpO6Er70AVKEkLApZYg">www.livingclassrooms.org</a>.</td>
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