USS Constitution: The US Navy's Most Iconic Ship? | Timeline 

I love that opening. At first, it sounds like he's talking about the 20th century, but then it turns out he's actually talking about the 18th. Very clever!

Old Ironsides will most likely outlive us all...something to contemplate.

What a rich history Old Ironsides provides us -- our warriors at sea, never failing to answer the call.

I am a Brit and I find US history so fascinating and I love the war history between our 2 countries , now days it's like where ever the US goes the Brits follow closely behind just with a smaller force

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Proud to have been a part of the support staff for this 200th birthday. When I first reported on board Chief Wilson said he didn't know what to do with me as he already had his Saling crew. I told him I was there to help in any way and would be proud just to help throw off the lines as she got underway. I didn't get to ride her for the OPSAIL event, but I did help the History Center Command getting all the venues set up and ensuring the participation certificates were set up for the crew and guests. I had a short conversation with Walter Cronkite about the Battleship Texas on which I was a volunteer . I was on Constitution the following Saturday as part of the Damage Control Team underway for the Change of Command. Many thanks to CDR Beck, Chief Wilson, the staff of the Naval History Center, and the crew. MM1(SS) Robert Fellingham

A great documentary on a magnificent fighting Lady. So wonderful to see her still sailing under her own power. 224 years young and still a sight for sore eyes!

I am currently stationed aboard USS Constitution. Great information, thank you for doing her justice with this video.

I was assigned to Water Survival at NAS Pensacola from 89-92 while there I met a Navy Captain who was assigned to inventory and catalog all the live Naval live oak trees. Each branch trunk shape was drawn out. The reason was they match the shape and flow of the oak trees to the oak beams of the USS CONSTITUTION for repairs. That way all oak in the ship matches what is replaced and is as strong or stronger than when the USS CONSTITUTION was built. If you are ever around Pensacola area stop by the Naval Oaks look at the base of the tree there is a quarter size aluminum disk with numbers stamped on it which is the inventory number which crosses over to size shape thickness of each branch and trunk to that of the USS CONSTITUTION oak needing repaired or replaced.

I was stationed in Boston aboard a US Coast Guard buoy tender and the Constitution was berthed close by. She was quite a site to wake up to in the morning. I was there when she left the dock for the first time in 160 years. That was during the Tall Ships extravaganza and their were similar sailing vessels from around the world. They all sailed by us past Boston harbor and the men were lined up on the levels of the sails up into the air. It was a beautiful day and the sight of all those sailing ships flying past us is something I'll never forget. Unfortunately, the Constitution wasn't able to leave the harbor and the tugs pretty much guided her to the mouth of the harbor and back again.

my dad read me a book called "old ironsides" at bedtime when I was a lad. we went to see her in Boston. I believe in our Constitution . God bless the USA.

This channel is amazing. I wanted to watch a documentary about the USS Constitution recently and BAM, here it is, lol.

A magnificent heritage--brings water to the eyes. God bless America!

I think its time for a roadtrip we used to go there every summer when i was a kid. It would be nice to see her now 40 years later i can appreciate it a lil more!

I wonder if I missed an opportunity in 1993 when I made an inquiry about serving aboard USS Constitution but decided against it because I would have had to give up my extra pay kickers (submarine and nuclear). Seeing the Constitution underway brought a tear to my eye.... I would love to sail it!!!

The Constitution used Live oak in it's construction. A very tough, dense oak. That is why the cannonballs bounced off the sides.

Wow! She's beautiful!

In 1968 I was 15 and had just spent nine months completing a plastic model of Old Ironsides, a large model at almost three feet long. Last month, at 65 years old I finally got to stand on her deck for real. For me, an English guy, there was always something inspiring about this ship and what she stood for, as well as the Constitution document itself. A beautiful ship and the work which is ongoing is done to perfection, I don't suppose I will ever sail on her but would certainly love to. The one thing I did find a little odd was the fact that the ship is an American ship built after the declaration of independence but the guns on board all carry the crown of the English monarchy. I queried this with one of the sailors and he explained why but did say that not many people picked up on that point. It would be nice to see her put to sea on her 300th anniversary.

It was the factor in my eye opener to wanting to serve my country. Back in 76' it was docked In so st seaport NYC. I was recruited shortly after. The day I turned 18.

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