When Francis Scott Key penned the words that eventually became our National Anthem, he clearly saw red over Fort McHenry. Over 1,500 shells were fired at the fort that rainy Thursday in 1814. Before dawn’s early light this July, red rockets will have certainly have been spotted near Fripp and our other Sea Islands. Some fireworks, others perhaps boat flares.
The Trawler Fall 2025
Recently I was chatting with some of the FISR members and discussing missions. I met with Eric Roberts and asked him to write about the 4th of July mission. I know you will enjoy this interesting mission. Mary T. Jacobs, Communications Officer...





