#USS CONSTITUTION

[ltwilliammowett]

The Bow of the USS Constitution. “One of the only” parts of the Ship to retain wood from its initial build 1794-1797

Photos by Jimmy J, 2024

[clove-pinks]

Another Valentine's Day rolls around, and I know what most of you are thinking: Where are the War of 1812 Valentines??

Have no fear, I've got you covered!

[lonestarbattleship]

USS Constitution arrives in Everett, Washington on July 7, 1933. She was "at the foot of Hewitt Avenue in Everett and opens to visitors. Everett is one stop on a three-year U.S. tour made by the Constitution between 1931 and 1934, a goodwill trip on which the ship travels 22,000 miles and visits 91 ports. The ship's stay in Everett ends on July 14."

Photos courtesy of the Everett Public Library: link

[jcwdrawskinda]

I just think he's neat

[rockyp77mk3]

USS Constitution undergoing repairs in dry dock at Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston on September 28, 1992.

[justapotatoeater]

🇺🇲 Happy 248th Birthday to the United States Navy - Semper Fortis ⚓.

[goldnnavy]

Here's some photos from my visit to the fine lady, the USS Constitution. She was so much bigger than I had previously thought, and even more beautiful than the photos.

[nooklingposting]

The USS Constitution

Julie has no idea what happened to it…

(Deacon already knows).

[alphamecha-mkii]

USS Constitution NX-1700 By Pundus

[dbf-enthusiast]

Sorry not sorry, UK friends

[jandela]

Constitution's stern starting to come a bit to life

[ltwilliammowett]

USS Constitution by Fred LeBlanc

[clove-pinks]

Against a life of flogging, poor food, hardship and danger, the Navy offered the irresistible pull of the sea, a chance for adventure, the hope of prize money—and a half pint of whiskey a day. When the Constitution put to sea, she carried 100 barrels of whiskey, the most costly item in her stores.

— Frank Robert Donovan, The Tall Frigates

USS Constitution vs. HMS Guerriere on a scrimshawed whale's tooth by unidentified American artist, about 1816 (MFA Boston)

[lonestarbattleship]

"'Old Ironsides' Crowds Grow; Total of Visitors Yesterday Placed at 19,261; Many More Turned Away at Closing Hour; Legislators Planning Appeal to Entire State."

View of the Goodyear Blimp passing over USS Constitution while she is berthed in San Pedro, California.

Date: February 19, 1933.

Part of the Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection.

UCLA Library Digital Collection: uclamss_1429_4190

[bantarleton]

Meanwhile on my Twitter someone is suggesting the USS Constitution could have taken HMS Victory.

[rockyp77mk3]

A famous painting by Anton Otto Fischer depicting the battle between HMS Guerriere and USS Constitution. During the battle, the Constitution inflicted severe damage on the Guerriere while suffering relatively little in return. During the engagement, both ships had locked together, and upon separation, the Guerriere lost her foremast and mainmast.

As the Constitution came about to renew the fight, the Guerriere fired a single shot in the opposite direction, typically used as a sign of surrender during the time. The captain of the Constitution dispatched a boat to inquire about the Guerriere's gesture.

As the boat came to the Guerriere, a Lieutenant asked if the British ship was to surrender. The captain of the Guerriere, James Richard Dacres, responded by saying, "Well, Sir, I don't know. Our mizzen mast is gone, our fore and main masts are gone - I think on the whole you might say we have struck our flag."