Old Ironsides sails again.....

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Today marked the 200th anniversary of the USS Constitution's victory over a British frigate in the War of 1812. The ship earned her nickname in this battle.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/19/us/massachusetts-uss-constitution/index.html

[Teddy B 17,252]

Today marked the 200th anniversary of the USS Constitution's victory over a British frigate in the War of 1812. The ship earned her nickname in this battle.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/19/us/massachusetts-uss-constitution/index.html

I wish I had the time to go and see it in person. Hard to believe that the USS Constitution has only sailed twice on her own power since 1881.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

I remember when she sailed back in 1997 after being fitted with new sails etc. I think it would have been neat to see yesterday but I found out a bit too late to take a ride into town.

[Teddy B 17,252]

I remember when she sailed back in 1997 after being fitted with new sails etc. I think it would have been neat to see yesterday but I found out a bit too late to take a ride into town.

Same here, I didn't hear a thing about it til yesterday. Pretty poor on their PR dept. not to get the word out better.

1997 was with the tall ships, correct?

Edited August 20, 2012 by Teddy B

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Same here, I didn't hear a thing about it til yesterday. Pretty poor on their PR dept. not to get the word out better.

1997 was with the tall ships, correct?

I think you're right, the tall ships were here in 1997. I remember back in 97 that there was a lot more publicity about the Constitution sailing again. It had just completed a multi-million dollar restoration. I didn't hear a thing about it this time until it was too late. It would have been nice to see. She is a unique piece of American history and was named by George Washington. And launched in 1797. She doesn't look bad at all for her age.