Bald Eagle at Claiborne Landing
Sittin’ in the mornin’ sunI’ll be sittin’ when the evenin’ comeWatching the ships roll inAnd then I watch ’em roll away again, yeah,
I’m sittin’ on the dock of the bayWatching the tide roll awayI’m just sittin’ on the dock of the bayWastin’ time…..
Lyrics from (Sittin’ On) The Dock On The Bay by Otis Redding
Bald Eagle on part of an old dock
Claiborne Landing overlooking the Chesapeake Bay
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From 1890-1930, Claiborne Landing was used for passenger and automobile ferry services from Annapolis to the eastern shore of Maryland. In 1930, the service diminished when the primary route was diverted north to Kent Island.
In 1938, the bay crossing to this location terminated altogether, but a small shuttle service continued ferrying people to and from Kent Island. In 1952, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge opened and the Claiborne Landing ferry service closed.
The above photo shows a small portion of what is left of some of the old docks. Today, local watermen use nearby docks built at the landing. It is a great birding spot too.
Bay Photos by Donna 