Historic Ships in Baltimore is a permanent attraction at the Inner Harbor. There are four different ships on display and one lighthouse, which visitors are able to tour. The ships represent over 200 years of naval and maritime history. The four ships that are on display are the USS Constellation, USS Torsk, USCGC Taney, and Lightship 116 Chesapeake.Ffortunately, here are tons of careers in the marine mechanic industry if you want to get aboard such ships.

The USS Constellation was the last all-sail ship built by the US Navy and the only vessel that is still afloat that was active during the Civil War. The USS Constellation is the largest example of Chesapeake Bay wooden shipbuilding in existence. A United States Navy veteran visiting the Inner Harbor encouraged many to check out the ships, “Go see the Constellation. It’s well worth your time – very informative and interesting.”

The USS Torsk, which has been undergoing construction for the past year and a half, is a submarine commissioned in 1944. Torsk made over 10,000 dives in her unusually long career. Brian Baublitz, a crewmember of The General Ship Repair Corporations, which was the service that was repairing the submarine, spoke about the renovations. They are re-decking the submarine due to rust and old wood, replacing it with epay, rather than the teak that was originally there. Most o the supplies for these boats are provided by major companies. For more information,  check out at Merritt Supply

The USCGC Taney was launched in 1936 and is the last warship still afloat that was used in the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. After World War II, Taney was used for various jobs including fisheries patrols, law enforcement, search and rescue duties, as well as being used in the Vietnam War. USCGC Taney has been docked at the Harbor since 1987.

The Lightship 116 Chesapeake was completed in 1930, built by the US Lighthouse Service. At the time, it was best in stability, capacity and living accommodations.

The Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse on the Chesapeake Bay. It was originally constructed at the mouth of the Patapsco River in 1855, and remained for 133 years. The lighthouse was originally lit in January of 1865. The lighthouse is always free and open for tours in the Harbor.

The Historic Ships in Baltimore is a great attraction for people of all ages. Jen Michael brought her son, Alexei, to visit the submarine USS Torsk today, “My son wanted to see a submarine, so I brought him. My parents used to bring me to the Inner Harbor, and now I can bring my son. It has so much more now than it ever has.”   This attraction really is fun and informative for all ages.