USS Constitution

The USS Constitution, known as "Old Ironsides," is a historic wooden warship launched in 1797. It served as a flagship for the U.S. Navy, notable for its role in early naval battles, especially against the British during the War of 1812. Renowned for its durability, the ship earned its nickname when British cannonballs allegedly bounced off its thick wooden hull. Today, it is preserved as a museum ship in Boston, symbolizing American maritime heritage and naval strength. The USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, representing over two centuries of naval history.