FASCINATION ABOUT OLD IRON SIDE

As early as 1991, Commander David Cashman had advised that Constitution must sail to celebrate her 200th anniversary in 1997 rather than getting towed. The proposal was accredited, even though it was thought to be a sizable enterprise since she experienced not sailed in more than one hundred years.The earliest known photograph of Constitution, goi

Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli around the 9th with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was forced to relinquish his command in the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[eighty five] Constitution was purchased to Malta over the eleventh for repairs and, even though en route, captured two Greek vessels attempting to supply wheat in