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Posted: 7/26/2017 4:59:37 PM EST
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Posted: 7/26/2017 5:11:24 PM EST
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that ship has always fascinated me, as much as the Victory. How often in the last century and a half has she been allowed to sail under her own canvas?
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Posted: 7/26/2017 5:13:52 PM EST
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They could sell old timber slivers as souvenirs.
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Posted: 7/26/2017 5:21:03 PM EST
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that ship has always fascinated me, as much as the Victory. How often in the last century and a half has she been allowed to sail under her own canvas? |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 5:23:00 PM EST
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Posted: 7/26/2017 5:24:12 PM EST
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They could sell old timber slivers as souvenirs. Use the proceeds to help keep the ship preserved. ETA: A little looking about through the links in the OP article... https://store.ussconstitutionmuseum.org/constitution-wood.html |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 5:29:42 PM EST
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Looking magnificent in this last pic.
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Posted: 7/26/2017 5:31:28 PM EST
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Some impressive work shown at link above.
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Posted: 7/26/2017 5:31:48 PM EST
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Always liked the story of the Crane Naval tree guys having all their white oaks identified and individually numbered and named for decades of future use for the USS Constitution. Talk about long term planning!
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Posted: 7/26/2017 5:37:19 PM EST
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Outstanding.
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Posted: 7/26/2017 5:38:16 PM EST
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Cool post OP.
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Posted: 7/26/2017 5:43:01 PM EST
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The scourge of the Royal Navy! I love that ship.
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Posted: 7/26/2017 5:43:20 PM EST
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One of the differences between the USS Constitution and British vessels of the time was the inclusion of Live Oak in the construction process.
The Brits only had access to white oak. The live oak was stronger. Hence, Old Ironsides. |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 5:45:08 PM EST
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Very cool.
Thanks for posting OP. |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 5:49:36 PM EST
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Holy crap! I will be in Boston this weekend and planned on seeing her. I guess my timing is pretty good. The U.S.S. Constitution is pretty much the coolest thing in the world.
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Posted: 7/26/2017 5:50:48 PM EST
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Always liked the story of the Crane Naval tree guys having all their white oaks identified and individually numbered and named for decades of future use for the USS Constitution. Talk about long term planning! |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 6:13:30 PM EST
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The USS Constitution goes out once a year to turn it around so it faces a different direction at the dock.
There is a lottery to pick people that can ride her out for the duration. All under her own power. Not sure when they will start it again, but I entered it several years in a row. But never got picked. Must be hundreds of thousands that enter it. |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 6:25:40 PM EST
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Only 10% of the ship is 'original'.
Is it really still the USS Constitution? 
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Posted: 7/26/2017 6:25:55 PM EST
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Nice work.
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Posted: 7/26/2017 6:30:32 PM EST
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It's an amazing piece of History and I would love to see one day
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Posted: 7/26/2017 6:35:33 PM EST
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They could sell old timber slivers as souvenirs. First USS Constellation |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 6:37:25 PM EST
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Just there last week and seeing that was #1 on list but then I got there and you couldn't board. Bummed I missed out by a few days but it was a lot bigger than I expected
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Posted: 7/26/2017 6:45:08 PM EST
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Only 10% of the ship is 'original'. Is it really still the USS Constitution? |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 6:47:02 PM EST
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that ship has always fascinated me, as much as the Victory. How often in the last century and a half has she been allowed to sail under her own canvas? 
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Posted: 7/26/2017 6:48:38 PM EST
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I would like to help out on a project like that one day.
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Posted: 7/26/2017 6:49:55 PM EST
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Wooden ships and iron men.
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Posted: 7/26/2017 6:50:29 PM EST
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Excellent thread, per usual, OP. I love this ship. 
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Posted: 7/26/2017 6:51:27 PM EST
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IIRC, the Naval Academy midshipmen serve as the crew when she goes under sail. I could also seem to recall it does a bit more than just turn around. Not saying it cruises to Miami or anything, but it does get out in the open water with a motored tender nearby.
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong. |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 6:54:08 PM EST
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that ship has always fascinated me, as much as the Victory. How often in the last century and a half has she been allowed to sail under her own canvas? @AlvinYork  Failed To Load Title |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 6:56:38 PM EST
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Beautiful old ship!!!! Here's to many more years!
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Posted: 7/26/2017 6:56:47 PM EST
[#30]
Very cool!
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Posted: 7/26/2017 6:58:50 PM EST
[#31]
that is a beautiful ship. awesome to see such an old ship still being taken care of.
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Posted: 7/26/2017 7:09:54 PM EST
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Almost none I believe. |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 7:11:07 PM EST
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That was a pretty neat read. I'm glad we're able to preserve some military history.
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Posted: 7/26/2017 7:11:32 PM EST
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They could sell old timber slivers as souvenirs. They also sell the copper hull sheeting struck into coins. I keep one in my vest behind the plate for good luck. |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 7:12:16 PM EST
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Posted: 7/26/2017 7:14:20 PM EST
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Bring back the wood hulled three masted heavy frigates!
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Posted: 7/26/2017 7:15:04 PM EST
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As our modern day Navy falls below 300 ships we are doomed. Rotation or building new vessels is nearly impossible due to the lack of dry docks available that can handle large naval ship structures. Our wonderful government has only four dry docks that they control the rest are in private industry. Now that we are done restoring a piece of naval history lets start taking back our place as a naval presence throughout the world.
As the US infrastructure crumbles around us how many dry docks are available in the USA to build military naval might? Just a thought and enjoyed the pictures! |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 7:17:08 PM EST
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once a year for the last 10-15. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Almost none I believe. |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 7:19:14 PM EST
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They still sail her. google images is your friend. For a mine I thought I was imagining remembering seeing her under sail @AlvinYork  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3kKbRsx_z8 |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 7:21:22 PM EST
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 Preserving Old Ironsides |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 7:25:09 PM EST
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Posted: 7/26/2017 7:28:50 PM EST
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Posted: 7/26/2017 7:36:33 PM EST
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Almost none I believe. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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that ship has always fascinated me, as much as the Victory. How often in the last century and a half has she been allowed to sail under her own canvas? |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 7:39:32 PM EST
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This is all the sail she currently has.
I would pay good money to see her at full sail again someday 
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Posted: 7/26/2017 7:51:51 PM EST
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OP thanks for this thread and the links!
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Posted: 7/26/2017 7:52:06 PM EST
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America!!!!!
No shit I think I just seriously got a drop of water in my left eye thinking about this awesome "living" piece of American history. God I hope I get to tour her one day. Excellent thread OP. |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 7:58:27 PM EST
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how many knots at full tilt?
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Posted: 7/26/2017 8:07:50 PM EST
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Was able to tour it on July 3rd when I was in Boston this summer. Also got to hoist old glory up it's mast for a great souvenir.
Was a great experience. |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 8:13:55 PM EST
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how many knots at full tilt? |
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Posted: 7/26/2017 8:15:52 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Always liked the story of the Crane Naval tree guys having all their white oaks identified and individually numbered and named for decades of future use for the USS Constitution. Talk about long term planning! |
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