USS Constitution

Government Shutdown:  What's Open
Government Shutdown: What's Open
Government Shutdown: What's Open
BOSTON (AP) _ The partial federal government shutdown isn't knocking ``Old Ironsides'' out of commission. Officials say The USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship, will remain open to tourists during the shutdown at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston...
Undergoing Repairs
Undergoing Repairs
Undergoing Repairs
BOSTON (AP) _ USS Constitution is closing to visitors as the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat heads to dry dock for repairs. The three-masted frigate, nicknamed ``Old Ironsides,'' officially closed Monday and will partly reopen Tuesday, June 9...
U.S.S. Constitution Gets New Commander
U.S.S. Constitution Gets New Commander
U.S.S. Constitution Gets New Commander
The U.S.S. Constitution is getting a new commander, and he's another native New Englander. Cmdr. Sean Kearns is scheduled to take command of the historic warship docked at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston in an onboard change-of-command ceremony on Friday morning...
U.S.S. Constitution To Be Moved
U.S.S. Constitution To Be Moved
U.S.S. Constitution To Be Moved
The USS Constitution will take a trip in Boston Harbor to mark the anniversary of its October 1797 launching. The ship will be tugged by Fort Independence on Castle Island today. Berthed in Charlestown, the ship is known as the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat...