The world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat, this frigate is most noted for actions during the War of 1812, when it captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five British warships: Guerriere, Java, Pictou, Cyane, and Levant. The battle with Guerriere earned the ship the nickname of “Old Ironsides”.
Categories:
- Type: [Original Ship]
- Subject: [Frigate]
- Era: [1700-1815]
- Propulsion: [Sail]
Charlestown Navy Yard
Building 22
Charlestown
MA
02129
United States
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