Talyn
SAINT
In August 1812, USS Constitution defeated HMS Guerriere and earned the nickname “Old Ironsides.”
How USS Constitution Became ‘Old Ironsides’
How USS Constitution Became ‘Old Ironsides’
How USS Constitution Became ‘Old Ironsides’
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shanneba
Custom
The US Navy has a high-tech facility in Indiana, hundreds of miles from the sea, the navy maintains “Constitution Grove“, a private 50,000-acre white oak forest dedicated to supplying timber to maintain the one remaining commissioned wooden sailing ship in the US Navy, the USS Constitution. The sailing frigate was built of primarily white oak in 1797.
The ship completed a two-year drydocking and restoration program in 2017. During the restoration 35 trees from the grove were selected to be harvested to replace rotting hull planks.
Crane is the third largest Navy base (in area) in the world.
Ironsides of Indiana Oak
The ship completed a two-year drydocking and restoration program in 2017. During the restoration 35 trees from the grove were selected to be harvested to replace rotting hull planks.
Crane is the third largest Navy base (in area) in the world.
Ironsides of Indiana Oak
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nmedge
Guest
Growing up in the area we were all taught the history of the USS Constitution. I have been on that vessel many times. Too bad history isn't taught in school anymore.
Old_Me
SAINT
i live south of there, and you are lucky to have been there.
i have never been there myself, either as a child, parent or grandparent.
my former jobs kept me too busy on my day or two off.
now, i just cannot drive for long distances past about a 20 mile radius.
Onewolf426
Professional
The Ultimate handcrafted woodwork. The entire ship from keel to mast built by hand. This is a living legacy of woodworking craftsmanship of that time.
I've been on that ship almost every year from grade school through middle school on field trips.
Blackmesa96
Master Class
The high school I attended and graduated from in Topeka, KS has a spar from the Constitution on the east side of the school. I believe it serves as a flag pole. I always thought this was super cool.
Unfortunately, I have fears that this is all the kids hear about the Constitution in school these days. The document, that is, not just the ship
Unfortunately, I have fears that this is all the kids hear about the Constitution in school these days. The document, that is, not just the ship
