Today in military history: USS Constitution launched
On Oct. 21, 1797, the USS Constitution was launched in Boston Harbor. The USS Constitution is currently the oldest active ship in the U.S. Navy today. Launched in 1797, it…
The US Navy just threw a birthday cruise for its 222-year-old warship
A 222nd birthday is quite a milestone, and the USS Constitution celebrated in style on Oct. 18, 2019. A cruise through Boston Harbor showed off Old Ironsides, the oldest commissioned ship in the Navy, according to the National Parks Service…