USS Constitution, Boston Photos

The USS Constitution (1794), also called Old Ironsides, is a 44-gun frigate designed by Joshua Humphreys & Josiah Fox. She fought pirates off the Barbary Coast in the Tripolitan War, the British in the War of 1812 & other battles. Championed by Oliver Wendell Holmes, the ship was saved for posterity & is the only sailing ship still active in the US Navy's roster. Other naval ships & historic objects are also displayed at the Charlestown Navy Yard.

See also: Maritime Museums & Historic Ships, Boston
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USS Constitution (1794), aka Old Ironsides designed by Joshua Humphreys & Josiah Fox.
On National Register.

Rigging of USS Constitution which fought Barbary Pirates & War of 1812.

Rigging of USS Constitution still a commissioned US Navy ship at Charlestown Navy Yard.

Capstan of Old Ironsides.

Gun deck of Old Ironsides, so named because hard timbers caused British cannonballs to bounce off sides.

Ships wheels of Old Ironsides.

USS Cassin Young WW II destroyer (DD-793) museum ship at Charlestown Navy Yard. On National Register.

Antiaircraft guns of USS Cassin Young at Charlestown Navy Yard.

Commandant's Residence (1809) at Charlestown Navy Yard. On National Register.

View of USS Constitution & north-end Boston from Bunker Hill.

All photos on this page are originals by & copyrighted by Jim Steinhart.
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