USS Constitution

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I finally had the opportunity to visit the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat at the Charlestown Navy Yard. The USS Constitution was launched in 1797 and earned the name "Old Ironsides" during the battle with the HMS Guerriere when its 18 pound iron cannonballs bounced harmlessly off the reinforced 24 inch tripled layered hull. One British sailor is reported to have yelled "Huzza! Her sides are made of iron!".

Charlestown Navy Yard
Got Cannons? I have no idea why there were so many of these, or where they are meant to go.

Below decks, it must have noisy during battle

33 pound cannonballs and some interesting armaments that would tear through rigging

Meal time aboard Old Ironsides


Rank has its priviledges 

Each cannon had its own name

Recoil prevention

Stay off "Prudence"

A view of Bunker Hill

Afloat again

Rigging

Beautiful Ship



For two years the USS Constitution was in dry dock undergoing repair. It was set afloat again on July 23, 2017

On my next visit I need to go to the museum

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Location: 114 16th St, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA

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