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War of 1812 | Historic Site

USS Constitution

1 Constitution Rd
Charlestown, MA 02129
United States

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The oldest commissioned ship in the United States, the USS Constitution was launched on October 1797. After having seen fighting in the Quasi-War with France and engagements against pirates in the Mediterranean, the ship would once again be used during the War of 1812. During the war, the USS Constitution defeated four British warships and earned its nickname "Old Ironsides" because of the seemingly impenetrable sides.

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War of 1812 | Video

USS Constitution

VIDEO | On August 19, 1812, 208 years ago, the American battleship USS Constitution defeated the British warship HMS Guerriere shortly after the...

Painting of 3 larges ships on the water. All of them are smoking and seem to be engaged in battle.

War of 1812 | Article

Old Iron Sides

The USS Constitution, Old Ironsides, one of the most famous ships in the United States Navy.

USS Constitution

Old Ironsides: a History of America’s Ship of State

USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship in the world still afloat. Nicknamed “Old Ironsides,” she is today berthed in Boston and is known...

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