Virtual Ship Tour: Lightship Chesapeake (LV 116)

Join Historic Ships in Baltimore for an inside look on board Lightship Chesapeake. Lightship 116 (LV116) Chesapeake, a ship considered to be among the most modern ships in use with the U.S. Lighthouse Service in its time, was completed in 1930. Chesapeake's main duties consisted of patrolling, inspecting, and guiding maritime traffic at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Since 1982, the ship has been part of Historic Ships collection and has continued to serve as an important link with the history of American aids to navigation. Subscribe here for more Historic Ships videos and follow us on Social Media for more information about our fleet! Facebook.com/HistoricShips Instagram.com/HistoricShipsinBaltimore Twitter.com/BaltimoreShips Support our ongoing restoration here: https://historicships.org/support/don... Our Mission: The mission of Historic Ships in Baltimore is to honor and perpetuate the legacy of dedicated service given by the U.S. Sloop-of-War Constellation, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter 37, U.S. Submarine Torsk, Lightship 116 Chesapeake, Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse and their respective crews. The Museum achieves this mission through the historical interpretation, restoration and preservation of these revered symbols of our maritime heritage while acting as a cultural and educational resource for the community. Historic Ships in Baltimore is supported by Living Classrooms Foundation. Livingclassrooms.org