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The USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat, originally launched in 1797 to protect American merchant ships from pirates. The first U.S. Navy was formed in 1794 and this ship was the third of its fleet to set sail. The Constitution is best known for her success during the War of 1812, when her 21-inch thick wooden hull was not penetrated by a single British cannonball. This remarkable performance earned her the popular nickname, "Old Ironsides," although steel was not yet used to build ships. Since then, Old Ironsides has survived 42 battles, years of neglect, and numerous threats to tear her down. She is now maintained in her original condition by an elite team from the U.S. Navy as a symbol of American freedom, strength, and success as a naval power. A visit to the ship provides a taste of life at sea in the 1700s and 1800s and fits well into the history told by Boston's Freedom Trail. USS CONSTITUTION WINTER HOURS November 1 to March 31 Open Thurs -Sun, 10am-3:50 pm, tours every 30 minutes ending at 3:30pm USS CONSTITUTION SUMMER HOURS April 1 to October 31 Open Tues-Sun, 10am - 5:50 pm, tours every 30 minutes ending at 3:30pm USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM HOURS SUMMER HOURS Open daily 9am - 6pm WINTER HOURS Open daily 10am - 5pm Leave a Comment Address: At the End of the Freedom TrailWebsite: http://www.ussconstitution.navy.mil/
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| | | | USS Constitution / Charlestown Navy Yard: USS Constitution | | | | | |
The USS Constitution, better known as Old Ironsides, is the oldest commissioned warship still float anywhere in the world. Admittedly, that's not saying a whole lot since she doesn't do much more than turn around once a year these days, but the fact that she's survived this long at all is a testament to the care that has been lavished on her for most of her career. Old Ironsides retired from active service undefeated, her wooden sides proving impervious to cannon balls - hence her misleading nickname. She made her first sea voyage in 1798, with the US barely two decades old, and she was the pride of the Navy of the day - as well as a very expensive investment. Her early mission was to protect US merchant shipping from pirates and privateers, but later, in 1812, she proved herself in battle, dispatching two vessels of the Royal Navy, the HMS Guerriere and HMS Java. As a commissioned Navy vessel, the USS Constitution is staffed by members of the Navy, who conduct the tours and give a sense of the ship's history, as well as the conditions in which her crew lived (let's just say that things were a little cramped below deck). It's the perfect complement to a viewing of 'Master and Commander' - and the visit to the ship is, unlike the movie, entirely free! Leave a Comment Address: Charlestown Navy YardWebsite: http://www.ussconstitution.navy.mil/
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| | | | USS Constitution / Charlestown Navy Yard: Old Ironsides | | | | | |
The frigate USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, served with great distinction during the War of 1812. Built in 1797, she acquired the nickname due to her copper sheathing, which runs the length of her hull. This extra protection gave her a decisive edge in an engagement with a British warship, which she sent to the bottom. This is the oldest US Navy ship in existence. It's a must-see for maritime and historical buffs. The day of my visit was Independence Day, and the people of Charlestown flew a gigantic US flag from the ship's stern, took her for a cruise around the harbor, brought her back to her berth, and with great ceremony replaced the flag in its huge box. If you visit Boston on the 4th of July, this is the thing to see. It's an impressive sight. Leave a Comment Address: 1 Constitution Rd, Charlestown, MA 02129Phone: (617) 426-1812Directions: On the Metro, the nearest stop is North Station on the Green Line, and Bunker Hill on the Orange Line.Website: http://www.ussconstitution.navy.mil/index.htm
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| | | | USS Constitution / Charlestown Navy Yard: USS Cassin Young | | | | | |
This US Navy Fletcher-class destroyer was built during World War II. She is named for an officer who fought with great bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor, and in the fierce naval battles off Guadalcanal, where he was killed. This ship is a fine example of a destroyer. The destroyer is a versatile, all-purpose combat vessel capable of all kinds of duties: engaging enemy surface ships with guns and/or torpedoes, providing anti-aircraft protection, anti-submarine warfare, providing gunfire support to the ground troops, search and rescue, and various auxiliary functions. The Cassin Young served during the latter part of the Pacific War. She was at the Battle of Leyte Gulf and off Okinawa, where she was hit by a Japanese "kamikaze" suicide bomber. Leave a Comment Address: 1 Constitution Rd, Charlestown, MA 02129Phone: (617) 242-5642Directions: Same as for the USS ConstitutionWebsite: http://www.nps.gov/bost/bost_lographics/cassin.htm
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| | | | USS Constitution / Charlestown Navy Yard: USS Constitution - worth the time! | | | | | |
We went to the USS Constitution one day around noon.... walked around the museum, which was fairly interesting Then, we went out and got the tour of the ship. My husband, who did not want to go, had such a great time, and it really was amazing to hear about what life was like for the crew back them. And to see how small some of the walkways and ceiling were, and how they slept, what they ate, etc -- just a great dose of American History It has been restored, but there is alot of the "original" there, and the tour guide gave a great tour...
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