Old Ironsides

"Old Ironsides" is a nickname for the USS Constitution, a historic American warship launched in 1797. It earned this name during the War of 1812 because British cannonballs seemed to bounce off its thick, durable wooden hull—like iron armor. Today, it is a symbol of U.S. naval heritage and is preserved as a museum ship in Boston. Its nickname highlights its resilience and historical significance as one of the oldest commissioned naval vessels still afloat, representing American naval strength and patriotism.