OLD IRONSIDE - AN OVERVIEW

As early as 1991, Commander David Cashman had suggested that Constitution need to sail to rejoice her 200th anniversary in 1997 rather then staying towed. The proposal was authorized, even though it absolutely was considered a substantial enterprise given that she experienced not sailed in over one hundred several years.off Brazil on December 29.

Commander Billie J. Farrell, initial feminine captain of Constitution, found right here in January 2022 Constitution emerged from a three-12 months repair service period in November 2010. Through this time, the entire spar deck was stripped down to the help beams, plus the decking overhead was changed to revive its primary curvature, allowing water