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Old Ironsides during one of her "turns". Sorry bout the heavy breathing - had to run and set up my tripod to get this shot (that & the mic is right next to where my nose rests on the camera body - have since learned to hold the camera at arm's length). I'm not sure of the exact reason for this.... more

USS Constitution

Vance acts like a sailor of the USS Constitution

"Old Ironsides", the world's oldest commissioned ship.

USS Constitution under sail in Boston Harbor, Aug 24, 2007. As viewed from Spectacle Island, Logan International in background. Various noises from jets, tourists, wind, surf. The loud buzzing is from insects. Last sail this season is on Aug 31st, then not again until the summer of 2010 due to maintenance demands,.... more

A 21-gun salute from Old Ironsides. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sail aboard the Constitution on her annual Independence Day cruise around Boston harbor.

On board Old Ironsides in Boston, 10/13/07. The ship was built to defend from attacks by N. African pirates and countries in the Mediterranean (FMI, see Barbary Wars) and was then used to fight the British (War of 1812) among others. AWESOME! :)

http://www.bennettmarine.com/sailing_nautical_stories.html On July 21st 1997, the U.S.S. Constitution celebrated her 200th birthday and set sail for the first time in over a century. A technical marvel of her time, Constitution gave our republic its first victories at sea and began a tradition of excellance for the U.S. Navy.

USS Constitution turn around cruise July 4, 2006

Constitution Island is part of West Point, the United States Military Academy, a National Registered Landmark. The Island is most famous for the Great Chain that was placed across the Hudson during the Revolutionary War and the Warner family who lived on the Island during the 19th century. The Warner House and.... more