Ward 7 in Annapolis tops the town in retired admirals

No other ward in Annapolis has as many retired admirals, said Alderman Sam Shropshire of his Ward 7. "And, they're all in one community. We've got three right now, and they're all submariners."

Retired Rear Adm. Maurice Rindskopf said the admirals, including himself, who live in BayWoods retirement community "deny collusion in getting each other here."

Two more used to live there as well, Adm. Rindskopf said. "Adm. Ken McKee moved away recently and Adm. Eugene Fluckey died last year. They were submariners, too."

BayWoods is located on 14 acres along Bay Front Drive. It is home...