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The USS Constitution is the oldest ship in the United States' Navy. The Navy's history shows Old Ironsides was commissioned in 1798. Her initial patrols were along the US coast. In 1803 she became flagship of the Mediterranean Squadron. Her next tour of duty was as flagship of the North Atlantic Squadron (1809). Between 1821 and 1844, Old Ironsides carried out several patrols as flagship of the Mediterranean and South Pacific Squadrons. At present, Old Ironsides serves as a training vessel - a role she has performed a number of times throughout her more than 200 year career. USS Constitution captured 9 British warships in her illustrious career.
Naval Registry Entry
Builder: Hartt's Shipyard
Award Date: 1 Mar 1794
Keel Date: 1 Nov 1794
Launch Date: 21 Oct 1797
Overall Length: 204 ft
Extreme Beam: 45 ft
Maximum Navigational Draft: 23 ft
Displacement: 2200 ton
Hull Material: Wood
Propulsion: Sail
Officers: 12
Enlisted: 450
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Books about Old Ironsides
The story of Old Ironsides: The cradle of the United States Navy
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Sailing Warships of the Us Navy
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History of the US Navy, revised edition
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The Uss Constitution's Finest Fight, 1815: The Journal of Acting Chaplain Assheton Humphreys, Us Navy
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The Old Navy: A Heart of Oak- Stories, Ships and Sailors of the Us Sailing Navy
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dc64
Hey history lover, yea, me too. There is something about ships though. I think they have such dignity about them. Debra Posted November 13, 2007 |
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Karendelac
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