UXO Site selected: Baltimore Harbor (Hart Miller island), MD
General Area: Baltimore, MD

Site Type/Program: Dredging & Beach Replenishment Sites

Location: Hart-miller Island is located in the Chesapeake Bay at the confluence of Middle River.

Brief History: Hart-Miller island is a man-made island made from dredge spoils deposited from dredging operations in the Baltimore Harbor and the Chesapeake Bay. UXO was discovered on the island in 2002 during dredging operations.
Range / Site Description: Baltimore Harbor was defended by a number of coastal fortifications from 1800 to 1928. All seacoast fortifications tested and practiced firing their guns over water. During the War of 1812, Fort McHenry was bombarded by an estimated 1,500 10-inch and 13-inch mortar bombs and rockets. In addition, at the conclusion of World War II, incoming vessels may have unloaded ordnance in the harbor to avoid inventory claims. There were no records of ordnance discoveries from harbor dredging prior to 2002.

Associated Munitions: WWII era conventional ordnance has been found. Cannon balls are also suspected to be in the area from the fighting that occurred at Fort McHenry.

Activities Completed: After ordnance was discovered in the dredge material, the USACE Baltimore District provided UXO support to screen additional dredge material coming to the island.

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Other Information: Dredge material from Baltimore's Inner Harbor area is suspected of containing UXO. Future dredging operations should plan for UXO encounters.
Reports Documents Relevant to Baltimore Harbor (Hart Miller island), MD Available on UXOInfo.com:
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Document TitleDocument Date
Factsheet Baltimore Harbor Dredging Activities involving UXO at Hart Miller Island, MD22-Jun-05
Hart-Miller Island (MD) Visitor Factsheet
UXO Site Maps no map available
Chart of Hart Miller Islan Dredge Disposal Area- Click Map for Larger View
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