Francis Scott Key buoy drop

BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES

06.08.2012

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lisa Ferdinando           

U.S. Coast Guard District 5   

Crew of the Coast Guard Cutter James Rankin place the historic Francis Scott Key buoy in the Patapsco River, June 8, 2012. The buoy commemorates where the ship carrying Francis Scott Key, the author of "The Star-Spangled Banner," was anchored during the bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Lisa Ferdinando.

• Date Taken: 06.08.2012
• Date Posted: 12.12.2013 21:48
• Photo ID: 1118473
• VIRIN: 120608-G-ZZ999-123
• Resolution: 3000x1996
• Size: 2.83 MB
• Location: BALTIMORE, MD, US