NSS Annapolis, Naval communications facility in Anne Arundel County, United States
The Naval Communications Station features three freestanding towers reaching heights of 800 feet, visible across the Severn River from Annapolis, Maryland.
Construction of NSS Annapolis began in 1918 with nine 600-foot lattice towers, establishing a vital submarine communication network for the United States Navy.
The station represents the evolution of military communications technology, transforming from basic radio operations to sophisticated Very Low Frequency submarine transmissions.
The remaining three radio towers function as navigation markers for aircraft approaching Baltimore-Washington International Airport from multiple directions.
The facility incorporated specialized Federal Electric 500 kilowatt Poulson Arc transmitters in 1918, marking advanced radio technology implementation for military communications.
Location: Anne Arundel County
GPS coordinates: 38.97778,-76.45200
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:10
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