Did you know that Virginia has the longest bridge in the US? Yes indeed, 17.6 miles (shore to shore) of bridge and tunnels crossing the Chesapeake Bay. An amazing engineering feat! Check out the freighter crossing the pass where the bridge went underwater via a tunnel - clever huh! I know, I'm easily entertained... :-) |
Virginia also has the amazing Mariner's Museum. It is the home of the MONITOR, the Union's Ironclad ship recovered from the Chesapeake Bay. We spent at least 5 hours ooh'n and aaah'n and reading all about the history and restoration of the MONITOR. Since I'm not good at recapping history, I'll just have to show you its history thru pictures. Enjoy!