August 15 2026 Wounded Warriors Day on the Bay at the Maryland Yacht Club
July 25 2026 Annual Wheels on the Waterfront (WOW Cruise in)
July 5 2026 Leaving DC for Crisfield and Memorial Service for the OSS Maritime Unit
July 4 2026 Celebrating the 4th of July onboard the P-520 in our Nations Capital
For the 250th Anniversary of our Country we had planned to have an Honor Cruise for several WWII Veterans visiting DC. We had also planned a OSS Society Cruise to Alexandria, VA to the old US Navy Torpedo Factory. Unfortunately the extreme heat and violent thunder storm prevented this. We gave our WWII Veterans a raincheck for a future Honor Cruise. P-520 stayed at the Wharf and we had the privilege of having OSS Society member, Historian and Author, Patrick K. O'Donnell on board with his family to watch the fireworks onboard the P-520. Patrick is known for writing First SEALs: The Untold Story of the Forging of Americas Most Elite Unit. The OSS Maritime Unit that are the forerunners to our present Navy SEALs. The P-520 also had the distinct honor being the only Combat Vessel Present in Washington, DC for the Fourth of July. Tons of multimillion and a few billion dollar aircraft flying over head at our Nations Capital, but P-520 was the only Combat Vessel there to take part in the celebration. It was a shame the heat was so extreme. A big thank you to our sponsors who assisted the P-520 to be able to make this trip!
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June 30 2026 Arriving In Washington, DC and making history
Arriving in DC and docking across from the old Bolling AFB that use to have a Crashboat unit! In fact we arrived in DC to the exact day when the US Air Force disbanded the Crashboat units, June 30, 1956! Bolling AFB had not seen a crashboat for well over 70 years. July 1, 2026 we moved the P-520 to the Wharf in DC and she was center for the later fire works show on the Anacostia River and the Potomac River. P-520 was docked where one of the first OSS Special Maritime Unit training center was located at.
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June 29 2026 Leaving Crisfield, MD to journey to Washington, DC
Leaving Crisfield and heading to Cobb Island on the Potomac for a overnight and change of Captains. We also had a mechanical break down when docking and the people at Brick House Cove Marina where a great help! Also huge thank you to our Captains Alexander and Patrick!
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June 24 2026 The Chesapeake Bay and P-520 & USS See W. See on Patrol
June 19-21 2026 Antique Classic and Boat Society (ACBS) Boat Show in St. Michaels
Link to the show with photos:
https://acbs.org/so-two-wisconsinites-went-to-a-chesapeake-bay-boat-show/
June 14 2026 St. Michael Flag Day Boat Parade
Link below showing the Boat Parade
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JQC5pJhYM/
June 6-7 2026 Kent Island Yacht Club - Chesapeake Motoring Festival
P-520 Will be docked at the Kent Island Yacht Club and opened for tours. Come aboard and see what life was like aboard a WWII & Korean War US Army Air Force Patrol Boat (crashboat)
5-20-26 Vietnam Era Veterans Cruise Annapolis to watch the Blue Angels
We had the honor of hosting an event aboard the P-520 in downtown Annapolis to watch the flight demonstration of the Blue Angels. We were honored to have Vietnam era, US Air Force Veteran and also a candidate for Maryland Governor, Ed Hale on board with several other Vietnam era Veterans. Link to Ed Hales Facebook page thanking the P-520 for hosting this event. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18RfXRsUAo/
11-15-2025 Cambridge Events Highlights
Here are some of the photos and video I took for our first Honor Cruise aboard the last complete 85’ Crash Boat P-520, Nov 15, 2025. We also have a video being made and it will be a documentary. I don’t have a eta on the documentary.
Here is Otis Branon, the last WWII Crash Boat Veteran taking command of P-520! Also some artifacts that belong to Lois K Woodland, “Spark”. Spark who was also a Cambridge resident who at 16 enlisted in the US Army during WWII. Lt Walter Mess of the OSS recruited Spark to be part of the first Special Operation Maritime Unit aboard a 85’ Crash Boat P-564 in the China Burma India theater. Those missions led by Lt Mess and his crew are considered the origins of the US Navy SEALs. We later honored Spark on the Choptank River near Cambridge, MD with Sparks family by holding a wreath laying ceromony. We also had Cambridge local and Korean War Veteran Jim Hostetter, who also took the helm. Everyone had an amazing time and the best thank you to the P-520 Volunteers and myself was Otis telling us this trip was by far the best trip he has ever done for Veterans.
A major shout out to @Honoring Veteran Legacies, The OSS Society, the City of Cambridge, Dorchester County, VFW Post 7460, American Legion Post 91, Fire Safety Division of B&G (Chris Quidas), AlerTrax, Atlantic Yacht Basin, LLC., all of the P-520 Volunteers, and DJ our AV / Documentary creator, our Veterans and the family of Lois K. Woodland, Spark!
We are looking forward to Spring of 2026 and the P-520 honor cruises!
11-15-2025 Cambridge Events
Our first events since the P-520 has been repaired!
10am - Noon - Special Veteran's Cruise
Choptank River in Cambridge, MD
This is a private cruise for our WWII and Korean War Veterans and special guest given to them as a tribute for their historic service and a "Thank you" for their willing sacrifice in the face of evil forces. Come visit and take pictures with the Vets prior to their departure to learn more about them and to honor their legacy. This will give them a wonderful send off for their well-deserved cruise on the Choptank River in Cambridge, MD.
We will begin gathering at the city dock of Cambridge around 10am and departing on the P-520 between 11am and noon. These are our oldest Veterans. Please come to see them off to honor them for their historic service.
Also come to our Bull Roast in the evening (see below for information) for more pictures, longer visitations, and to hear incredible stories and testimonies about their lives over 70 years ago.
6pm - 9pm - Bull Roast
VFW in Cambridge, MD
To Honor our Veterans and to Support the 85' WWII & Korean War Patrol Boat (Crash Boat) P-520
(EVENT HAS ENDED) Children: $20 Adults: $40 VIP Section: $75
Come and show your support for our Veterans and the 85' WWII & Korean War US Army Air Force Patrol Boat (Crash Boat) P-520 at the VFW in Cambridge, MD Saturday November 15, 2025.
Among the Veterans, we will be honoring WWII Veteran Otis Branon the last WWII Crash Boat Veteran. He will discuss his service at the event.
We will also be honoring the late Cambridge resident, Lois K. Woodland "Spark". Spark served aboard the 85' Crash Boat P-564 with Lt. Walter Mess. Spark was part of the first OSS Special Operation Maritime Unit. These dangerous missions took place in the China, Burma, and India theater during WWII. Their mission on board the P-564 were considered the origins of the US Navy SEALs.
We will be having BBQ supplied by Cambridge local, Lil' Bitta Bull. Also an open cash bar supplied by the VFW. Click the yellow button above to purchase your tickets.
Come enjoy an evening visiting and taking pictures with the Veterans, listening to their stories and testimonies. These are the brave people who fought so that others did not have to. Please come and show your support for our Veterans Saturday from 6PM - 9PM. Proceeds will go to the Special Warfare & Rescue Vessel Foundation, Inc. a registered 501(c)(3).
Thank you to our great sponsors for this event!
