Tag: Mare Island
Urban Legends Of California’s Most Haunted Places
Behind the picture-perfect landscapes of California’s rugged coastline, golden sand-filled beaches, rolling hills, wine valleys, and mountain ranges, lies a shadowy trace of Urban Legends that describe the most haunted and cursed places in the state. These terrifying tales blur the line between fact and folklore, as they are born...
A historical look at the Mare Island Naval Hospital
The Mare Island Hospital is a massive structure with an immense presence. Although it has been inactive for nearly six decades, this retired hospital is an impressive sight with a fascinating history. Mare Island’s Beginnings Mare Island drew its name from General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo himself, after the General had found one...
Top 10 Haunted Cemeteries in California
Cemeteries are meant to be the final resting place for our dearly departed. A place for peace and serenity. Unfortunately, with some historic cemeteries, it seems that stories of restless spirits and displaced, disembodied souls seem all too eager to connect with the living. Are Cemeteries Haunted? The answer to this question comes down...
Alden Park: an ideal park setting with historic Military firepower
Alden Park, located on Mare Island, is quite possibly the most unique little park I have ever seen. It’s overall landscape is well maintained with a bandstand in the middle. A variety of large trees provide shaded areas for picnics and the park benches present visitors with an opportunity to sit and enjoy a pleasant …...
Mare Island Naval Cemetery: remembering the soldiers who served this country
The Mare Island Naval Cemetery is a National Historic Landmark and probably the most charming little cemetery in all of California. Positioned on a hillside in the southern region of Mare Island, this two-and-a-half acre cemetery is surrounded by a white picket fence, overlooking the Napa River. At the entrance, are a variety of roses...
St. Peter’s Chapel: the oldest Naval chapel in the United States
St. Peter’s Chapel, located on Mare Island, is an exquisite little chapel built in 1901. It’s Victorian Gothic design hides the chapel’s true beauty, which is on the inside. In the mid-to-late 20th century, it was discovered that this chapel was the oldest original Naval chapel in the United States. Today, it’s a...
Photo Essay: Mare Island Naval Shipyard Waterfront
The abandoned waterfront of the Mare Island Naval Shipyard ...
A three hour tour of the World War II ‘Mighty Midget’ ship
In 1944, as the United States was already deeply entrenched in World War II, 130 Mighty Midgets, officially titled Landing Craft Support (Large), were created by three American shipyards and sent to aid military efforts in the Pacific Theater operations. These ships were basically tanks on water as they had two twin 40mm guns, four...
