USS CONSTITUTION
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History200 years of the U.S.S Constitution
October 21, 1797 – Third launch attempt into Boston Harbor succeeds.
1798–1801 – Quasi-War with France
1803–1805 – The First Barbary War was America's first foray into diplomatic negotiations as a new sovereign nation. Constitution arrived in Triploi in 1803 and served as the Mediterranean Squadron flagship.
1812–1815 – During the War of 1812 against the British, Constitution outran a large British squadron and defeated four Royal Navy ships leaving a profound and lasting legacy.
1821–1828 – Constitution patrolled the Mediterranean protecting vital trade routes and American diplomatic interests.
1830 – Oliver Wendell Holmes wrote a poem in defense of plans to dismantle Constitution resulting in the Navy to quickly order the ship's repair.
1834 – Numerous voyages in the Mediterranean, Pacific, and World Cruise
1853 – H.N. Gambrill, a suspected slave ship, was the Constitution's last capture
September 21, 1897 – The ship returns to Boston to jubilation and celebration
October 21, 1897 – 100th Anniversary
1927–1931 – Restoration works took place followed by a National Cruise in a show of gratitude to the many people who contributed to the Save "Old Ironsides"Campaign.
July 10, 1976 – Constitution leads the Parade of Tall Ships, which included Queen Elizabeth II’s royal yacht, HMY Britannia.
June 27 – July 7, 1995 – A copper spike from USS Constitution is flown on the United States Space Shuttle Atlantis during its first rendezvous and docking with the Russian Space Station Mir.
July 21, 1997 – After 116 years, Constitution was strong enough to sail again under its own power. On July 27, in a captivating spectacle, Constitution sailed from Boston Harbor to Marblehead, Massachusetts. Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide witnessed the historic voyage.
October 21, 1997 – 200th Anniversary.
2007–2010 – Restoration work continued to return the ship to its appearance in the War of 1812.
October 28, 2009 – USS Constitution is designated America's Ship of State.
2012 – Bicentennial of the War of 1812.
Today U.S.S. Constitutution can be visited at the USS Constitution Museum located in the historic Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Source and for further information: ussconstitutionmuseum.org
October 21, 1797 – Third launch attempt into Boston Harbor succeeds.
1798–1801 – Quasi-War with France
1803–1805 – The First Barbary War was America's first foray into diplomatic negotiations as a new sovereign nation. Constitution arrived in Triploi in 1803 and served as the Mediterranean Squadron flagship.
1812–1815 – During the War of 1812 against the British, Constitution outran a large British squadron and defeated four Royal Navy ships leaving a profound and lasting legacy.
1821–1828 – Constitution patrolled the Mediterranean protecting vital trade routes and American diplomatic interests.
1830 – Oliver Wendell Holmes wrote a poem in defense of plans to dismantle Constitution resulting in the Navy to quickly order the ship's repair.
1834 – Numerous voyages in the Mediterranean, Pacific, and World Cruise
1853 – H.N. Gambrill, a suspected slave ship, was the Constitution's last capture
September 21, 1897 – The ship returns to Boston to jubilation and celebration
October 21, 1897 – 100th Anniversary
1927–1931 – Restoration works took place followed by a National Cruise in a show of gratitude to the many people who contributed to the Save "Old Ironsides"Campaign.
July 10, 1976 – Constitution leads the Parade of Tall Ships, which included Queen Elizabeth II’s royal yacht, HMY Britannia.
June 27 – July 7, 1995 – A copper spike from USS Constitution is flown on the United States Space Shuttle Atlantis during its first rendezvous and docking with the Russian Space Station Mir.
July 21, 1997 – After 116 years, Constitution was strong enough to sail again under its own power. On July 27, in a captivating spectacle, Constitution sailed from Boston Harbor to Marblehead, Massachusetts. Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide witnessed the historic voyage.
October 21, 1997 – 200th Anniversary.
2007–2010 – Restoration work continued to return the ship to its appearance in the War of 1812.
October 28, 2009 – USS Constitution is designated America's Ship of State.
2012 – Bicentennial of the War of 1812.
Today U.S.S. Constitutution can be visited at the USS Constitution Museum located in the historic Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Source and for further information: ussconstitutionmuseum.org
