{"id":3315,"date":"2014-06-10T13:58:29","date_gmt":"2014-06-10T13:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.retired-openroad.us\/?p=3315"},"modified":"2022-09-16T18:37:08","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T18:37:08","slug":"visiting-old-ironsides-in-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.retired-openroad.us\/?p=3315","title":{"rendered":"Visiting “Old Ironsides” in Boston"},"content":{"rendered":"

When we arrived in Littleton, Mass., which is near Concord, Mass. (Site of\u201d Shot heard around a world\u201d), we decided to visit the U.S.S. Constitution(\u201cOld Ironsides\u201d). It is the world\u2019s oldest ship still on the water and on active duty. The day was sunny and warm.<\/p>\n

It is located across the river from downtown Boston. \u00a0It is still considered to be a regular navy ship and is manned by active duty crew.<\/p>\n

One of my hobbies is drawing old sailing ships. I have photographed this and other sailing ships as a guide for my hobby.<\/p>\n

During her famous battle with the British Frigate Guerriere in the War of 1812, Old Ironsides got her nickname. \u201cUsing his heavier broadsides and his ship’s sailing ability, Hull had managed to surprise the British. Adding to their astonishment, many of their shot rebounded harmlessly off Constitution<\/em>‘s hull. An American sailor reportedly exclaimed “Huzzah!<\/a> her sides are made of iron!” and Constitution<\/em> acquired the nickname “Old Ironsides”. The sides are 24\u201d of solid oak. The British shot just bounced off.<\/p>\n

Below are the vital statistic for \u201cOld Ironsides\u201d:<\/p>\n