US Naval Academy: The Cradle of American Admirals ⚓🎖️
📍 Annapolis, Maryland 🔥 Highlights of the "Big N" (Naval Academy) 1️⃣ Battleship Maryland (BB-46) – Pride of the Academy & the state! 2️⃣ Famous Alumni: "Bull" Halsey, who scoffed at typhoons with his carrier fleet 🌪️💪 3️⃣ Campus Artillery: Vintage cannons & shells—because naval power starts with big booms! 💥 4️⃣ War Trophies: Captured Japanese Type 91/93 torpedoes (now benches 😈) + a 1:300 Yamato model for historical roasting 🔥 5️⃣ Motto: "Don't give up the ship!" 🚢✊ 6️⃣ Museum Treasures: Exquisite 18th-19th century ship models (including HMS Victory from Trafalgar!) Guaranteed to make you a shipbuilding expert after one visit 🛠️ ℹ️ Visitor Info 🎫 Free entry (bring ID!) 🅿️ Street parking outside campus 🚶 Roam freely (but avoid "Authorized Personnel Only" zones!) #NavalAcademy #Annapolis #MilitaryHistory