Its quaint streets are alive with history. Today, it is Maryland's state capital, and the capital building is the oldest still in use today. The peace treaty with England, ending the Revolutionary war, was ratified in Annapolis. You can also stand where George Washington did the day he resigned his commission or sit at the Middleton Tavern and enjoy some grog just as he did in 1776. The downtown area is very popular with tourists and its restaurants are well-known for Maryland's famous succulent crabs.
Station boarding officers keep very busy conducting boating safety and law-enforcement boardings.
Much of the summer activities revolve around a heavy marine-events schedule. The station is billeted for 31 enlisted members including Boatswain's Mates, Machinery Technicians, one Second Class Subsistance Specialists, and Seamen and Firemen. The station's area of responsibility stretches north to the Magothy River and south to Chesapeake Beach. Annapolis is also a popular destination for all boating traffic transiting between Maine and Florida during the year. And, with the nation's capital so close, we see our share of dignitaries throughout the year.