The USS Constitution was launched on Oct. 21, 1797, in Boston on this day in history. She went on to a legendary career in naval warfare, earning the famous moniker Old Ironsides.

The Navy warship earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the USS Constitution's wooden hull. The ship also played a crucial role ...

Nicknamed “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution was the backbone of a new country’s navy in 1797. Filled with 30 24-pound cannons, the USS Constitution was ahead of its time.

Painting of the marine battle in the War of 1812 featuring the USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, and the British ship, HMS Guerrière, with its masts broken. Artist Thomas Chambers, 1845.

Her first duty station is the USS Constitution. That ship played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. It was given the nickname "Old Ironsides" during the war of 1812 after ...

Tannner Pearson The USS Constitution Museum is inviting the public to celebrate the 226th birthday of “Old Ironsides” later this month at the Charlestown Navy Yard, museum officials said Friday.

The Navy warship earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the USS Constitution's wooden hull. The ship also played a crucial role ...

The ship, nicknamed “Old Ironsides,” is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812.

Bill The Goat makes his ship selection of the USS Constitution “Old Ironsides.” Naval Academy 1st Class midshipmen take part in Ship Selection, the culmination of the service assignment ...

BOSTON - The USS Constitution went underway in Boston Harbor Friday in honor of Vietnam veterans. Passengers packed the 226-year-old U.S. Navy ship as it left Charlestown Navy Yard. Old Ironsides ...

"Old Ironsides" was supposed to blast its cannons from Charlestown Navy Yard at about noon. The 226-year-old ship will be open for free tours all day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours are given every ...