U.S.S. Constitution (Old Ironsides), Boston Naval Shipyard, Boston, Mass.
Summary
Launched October 21, 1797. The United States Navy's oldest and most famous warship on her annual turnabout cruise in Boston Harbor. Length - 204'. Beam - 44'8". Draft - 22'6". Speed - 13 1/2 knots. Displacement - 2200 knots. Guns: 30 - 24 pounders, 22 - 32 Pound Carronades. "Old Ironsides" was victorious in all her battles.
Courtesy of Boston Public Library
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Date
1930 - 1945
Source
Boston Public Library
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Public Domain