Strange Tails: The fact and fiction of Chessie, the sea monster of the Chesapeake Bay
Winter means only the very brave (or very crazy) are dipping into the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. That might be a good thing. Beneath the calm waters of our beloved bay, a monster lurks — or so Maryland lore would have us believe. On a clear night in May 1982, Robert Frew and his wife Karen entertained friends at their home along the Bay. Around 7:30 p.m., when the calm water reflected the low sun’s rays, Robert looked out to admire the scene. “Look at that thing floating o
