Dockside Chat - U.S.S. Constitution "Old Ironsides" to sail under her own power again.
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semperfifishing
08-18-2012, 12:38 AM
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http://news.yahoo.com/navys-oldest-commissioned-warship-sail-again-195935576.html
History of Old Ironsides:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Constitution
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bjm9818
08-18-2012, 05:56 AM
For 7 years She was a 5 min walk from my house. Never got old walking around the docks of Charlestown and seeing her sails above the fence. Great piece of American history.
never say never
08-18-2012, 05:58 AM
Beautiful looking boat.
vettnman
08-18-2012, 06:26 AM
Lot of history in that hull. Bainbridge and Porter walked her decks just to name a few
cross21114
08-18-2012, 08:22 AM
I still remember the paper I did on "Old Ironsides" in 6th grade and that was a long time ago.
Garett
08-18-2012, 08:27 AM
I still remember the paper I did on "Old Ironsides" in 6th grade and that was a long time ago.
I thought you were 17 and had to quit school in grade 3 to work on the family farm? :grin:
jrolin1
08-18-2012, 09:30 AM
A close friend (Navy Captain) had the ceremony on it when his wife (also Navy Captain) was promoted to Captain a couple of years ago. It was great to see it and the museum. We even stayed in the Constitution Inn nearby. It is an awesome piece of history. Had great time in Boston.
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