USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)

USS Constitution, nicknamed "Old Ironsides," is a historic wooden warship launched in 1797. It served in the United States Navy and is renowned for its victories during the War of 1812 against British forces. The ship earned its nickname due to its impressive resilience against cannon fire, which seemed to bounce off its sturdy oak hull. USS Constitution is a significant symbol of American naval strength and history; today, it is preserved in Boston, Massachusetts, as a museum and remains the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, representing the early naval heritage of the United States.