Why was the song Anchors Aweigh written?

"Anchors Aweigh" was written in 1906 as the march for the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. It was composed by Charles A. Zimmerman, a member of the Academy's class of 1908, with lyrics written by Alfred Hart Miles, a member of the class of 1909. The song was initially performed at a football game between the Naval Academy and the University of Maryland in 1906. It quickly gained popularity and became the official march of the Academy. Over time, "Anchors Aweigh" became widely known as a patriotic song symbolizing the U.S. Navy and the seafaring spirit.