10 Fascinating Facts About the USS Constitution

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10. The ship was a triumph of American shipbuilding and design
9. Constitution encountered difficulties in completing the ship and its early cruises
8. The First Barbary War was a response the seizure of hostages for ransom
7. Preble established America’s first naval support facilities in the Mediterranean
6. Constitution’s great escape in the summer of 1812
5. Constitution earns the nickname “Old Ironsides”
4. “Her thunders shook the mighty deep…”
3. Another close escape and blockade in Boston
2. Constitution defeated two additional British ships after the war was ended
1. Constitution escaped the ship breakers numerous times since the War of 1812
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[@md_vandenberg]

The USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship in the world that is still afloat. How the hell did you miss this?

[@workingshlub8861]

i know..im in mass and have taken the tour a few times...took my nephews and they loved it. they sail it around boston harbor every few years to keep it commissioned.

[@comettamer]

It's also able to be pressed into service at any time if needed

[@the-chillian]

Considering about 5,000 people have mentioned it, it's clearly too well-known a fact to be worth including in a list with only 10 items in it.

[@mrperfectedkelly]

Probably because it is the second oldest commissioned overall behind his victory which is huge in comparison and was lord Nelson ship

[@the-chillian]

@@comettamer That's more than a little absurd to say.

[@jezeski2011]

I guess the old saying is as true as ever; 'They just don't make them like they used to.'

[@johnduchesneau8685]

She is also the oldest commissioned warship afloat. (H.M.S. Victory is in a drydock.)

[@harryjohnson9215]

I had to explain that when my family saw a documentary saying that uss constitution was the oldest afloat. And my mum (being a fan of Nelson) shouting at the TV

[@TheBaBaTV]

Yes it’s navy active, sailed by navy men !

[@demizer1968]

She is also the longest serving ship in the Navy and is still on active duty. During WWII, was the flagship of the Atlantic fleet.

[@johnduchesneau8685]

Actually, it was the Constellation at Newport, RI which served as the Atlantic Fleet flagship.

[@AlexanderRJaruk]

@@johnduchesneau8685 Well, the source of this confusion is obvious: Old Ironsides IS and Was a flagship: just not of the Atlantic Fleet. Rather, she's the flagship of THE ENTIRE NAVY: so, in a sense, he was correct...

[@honeysucklecat]

Why am I so fascinated by these things? I don’t know. I don’t worry about it either.

[@CaleanWsh]

I have traveled to Boston on a few occasions to see both the New England Aquarium and the Constitution. Per the Seaman First Class that gave us our tour: ""The U.S.S. Constitution is, now, in service and fully commissioned. She doesn't have to be called to service as she has been in service since her original commission." It gives me chills and a sense of great pride every time I board Her. To think of the brave men, standing aboard Her and fighting for their country and countrymen. Shockingly, my 30 y/o son knows nothing about the U.S.S. Constitution. He was never taught about Her!!

[@bigredc222]

FYI, I looked up Hogging, it's the opposite of sagging, it's when the ship bows up in the middle.

[@margaretmathis4775]

C Smith TY! I was wondering what that meant!

[@tbd-1]

A point of interest is the hog in Constitution's hull was there since her birth as it started while she was stuck (twice) on the launching slipway. It was never corrected before 1992.

[@robertbrewer5751]

Some of the trees used in the construction of the Constitution grew in my town, Whitman, MA

[@BarryCostello]

Bonus fact: The Constitution sets sail around Boston Harbor every Fourth of July as part of Independence Day celebrations and launches a 21 cannon salute as it passes Castle Island, home if Fort Independence. Then it returns to dock facing the opposite year's direction to help even out the wear on the hull.

[@ralphlongo1975]

You just added an item to my bucket list. That list has 1 item, I have to be there for this at some point.

[@defthammer]

I'd like to see Lindybeige do a video on this ship. Undoubtedly he would spin this as a British triumph.

[@womble321]

It was we won. Who burnt down the White House?

[@Big_Loo]

@@womble321 pfft. Burn it. We'll just make a new one.

[@defthammer]

@@womble321 Pfft...it we were going to redecorate anyway. This just made it happen sooner.

[@TheCsel]

He'd be sure to note that there were many better British 1st Rate ships and ships of the line, and converted frigates. Luckily the Constitution never fought them, and outclassed most of the ships she met.

[@Vagus32000]

womble321 Andrew Jackson and New Orleans would like to have a word with you.

[@norman5927]

Bonus Fact: USS Constitution made an appearance in the GI Joe cartoon (1980s) in animated form.

[@Schlierfy1]

she is still commissioned, and considered an ''active warship'' not really a museum.

[@pgwchaos]

She is also he oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat. The HMS Victory is older; however is in Dry Dock.

[@TheCsel]

I'd like to see go on anti-pirate patrols off Somalia for old-times sake.

[@_Abjuranax_]

We drove down from Marblehead were some of the guns at the fort are still there, and saw the Constitution in Boston harbor. The museum was closed for the 4th of July, but it is just a building next to the docks. And she is still the Flagship for the U.S. Navy, having never relinquishing that title.

[@devin8362]

You guys are a theatrical your thoughts belong in a museum

[@Schlierfy1]

Being in the Navy myself it is a sense of pride and heritage, as well as mutual respect for other nations Naval Forces because being out on the ocean is still kind of a harsh lifestyle.

[@Not-Great-at-Gaming]

So, when was it retrofitted for flight and manned by a robot crew? Or is that only in Fallout 4?

[@rickc2102]

Clicked on the video for Fallout 4 jokes. Third comment down, it begins!

[@drewpamon]

1976 for the bicentennial

[@anarchyantz1564]

A curse upon you Weatherby Savings & Loan!

[@lucyfuir6386]

In 2076 for the tri centennial.

[@lucyfuir6386]

I live in Massachusetts I've been on it several times it's a great little ship

[@cornpowa]

Being able to go on it on during a trip to Boston several years ago was my favorite part of the trip. It was being worked on at the time, but it was great. If I remember correctly, it was docked near a WWII destroyer(?) That you could also board. I can't remember it's name though.

[@wonkothesane8691]

Waddaya mean "little"?

[@cleverusername9369]

Little? She's enormous. Yeah, little compared to like an aircraft carrier, but she's huge!

[@lucyfuir6386]

@@cleverusername9369 I've been on the USS Massachusetts in Fall River alot growing up. My grandfather served on that ship in WW2. He always took us places you couldn't go on the regular tour like the bridge, engine room and galleys. So yeah I guess I'm used to that one.

[@harrietharlow9929]

@@cleverusername9369 For the time, especially. She's the length of a football field and roughly 77 feet longer than the HMS Victory.

[@oilczar]

Thanks for making this. One of my favorites.

[@aldovaskeet5621]

Thank you Simon. My mom and aunts will love this. Joshua was some sorta great, great, great uncle or something like that. They love it whenever he gets his due. Great video as always sir.

[@USS_Grey_Ghost]

I can add an 11 USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat HMS Victory lost that when she was permanently drydocked in 1938

[@liamoneal6220]

She is still a ship of the line.

[@BillKermanKSP]

@@liamoneal6220 Yup HMS Victory is also actually the only remaining Ship of the line

[@USS_Grey_Ghost]

I wasn’t talking about the ships type all I said was she was the oldest commissioned war ship afloat nothing more nothing less

[@cathibewley8028]

Simon, you and your team are so awesome, I truly love you and and your videos. I actually sometimes prefer watching your videos over TV. Thank you. Oh, also I love your other channels too. However, my favorites are TopTenz and your Biographies, even though your biography of Nikolai II Romanov was full of inaccuracies. Still, I love watching your videos. Thank you most kindly. 🤗☺️♥️

[@matthewbuyak4827]

Awsome video!

[@rodneykelly8768]

The USS Constitution was also the first military unit to see combat in Vietnam. During its pacific deployment, the crew conducted a raid to gain the release of a French missionary.

[@kevinmarsh5101]

I think you meant the use constipation built at the Brooklyn navy yard.

[@ryann6067]

You are correct. And a member of her crew who was lost there during that sortie is buried there on the bank of the Mekong river. His grave is still tended to to this day.

[@randyconnell1130]

I consider this one of the best videos ever done by Simon and this channel. Given the usual outstanding quality, I believe that says something....

[@raymclarkesr9371]

I visited "Old Ironsides" with my choral group in 88...and as a US Navy vet myself I am honored!!

[@bradgillette9253]

Yes! That was a fun one. Thanks, again, as always Simon and crew.

[@williamkelseyeyre415]

If you found this interesting, read Six Frigates by Ian Toll. Great history of the early US Navy.

[@roberthanlon5329]

I subscribe to all your channels and I thoroughly enjoy the content and appreciate the hard work that goes into each offering. This video was particularly excellent. I have toured "Old Ironsides" a few times. One can feel the history while on board. Thank you for this video.

[@annaminer2169]

Could you tell me what other channels he has? I love Simon and toptenz but I don’t know where his other channels are or what they are called. I really appreciate it because I’d love to see more of his videos.

[@roberthanlon5329]

@@annaminer2169 Hi, The others channels, of Simon's, I follow are "Biographics" and "Today found out". I hope that helps,

[@annaminer2169]

Robert Hanlon thank you!

[@jamesletendre6456]

Highlight History is a newer channel he hosts as well.

[@annaminer2169]

Dexter Grif Thank you!

[@user-mu8ho3tt7p]

...I mean "Top Tenz." You rock n thanks for the vid!!!

[@tbd-1]

A lot of mention here about USS Constitution being the oldest commissioned warship afloat but there's a reason _why_ that is. It was decided in the 1970s that the most efficient way to preserve her is to keep her commissioned, meaning it would have a crew to man her. That crew is responsible for maintaining the ship which is a luxury museum ships don't have-a full compliment doing the daily chores that keep her afloat and in good shape. Another fun fact: While she was stuck on the slipways during her initial launch failures the keel developed a permanent hog. It was corrected for a time in the 1990s but has since developed a 6" hog (it was as bad as 14" at one time) that isn't growing worse, nor is it going away.

[@cabbievonbump]

I'm a US Navy sailor, 1984 to 1990. For quite some time, before and during my service, I dreamed about doing a tour on Constitution. She will always have a special place in the hearts of all US sailors and marines.

[@kingdaniel3519]

It's a shame he didn't mention that it's the oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat. How many countries can claim that they have a 225 year old warship still on the books?

[@dinomonzon7493]

Great Video, Mr. Whistler! Hope you can do a TopTenz on the USS Enterprise (CV-6) the most famous US aircraft carrier during World War II, or its successor namesake, the USS Enterprise (CVN- 65), the US Navy's first nuclear aircraft carrier.

[@1TakoyakiStore]

I particularly enjoyed the 1 minute bio of old ironsides before getting into the top 10 list. I don't know if you've been doing that recently. Fun fact. There was a replica of the Santa Maria docked near my hometown in the early 2000's (it was in port in Sanford Florida in Lake Monroe) and was a touring museum. If you guys get the chance to do something like that I highly recommend it. 😁

[@just_kos99]

We always knew, driving into Boston, that we were there when we saw Old Ironsides. Not sure if this was mentioned, but it's the oldest continuously commissioned ship in the US Navy and is still considered on active duty (my son the sailor told me that). Also, they turn the ship around every six months, so one side doesn't bake in the Sun. AWESOME vid! She sure is a feisty old ship!

[@rowdyparnell]

He's right. Most of the crew is hand picked from boot camp. It was crazy seeing the captain walk into our compartment and ask for one guy by name. He said he'd been selected for duty on board Ole Ironsides and we were all excited for him. They're basically tour guides but they do go on underways from time to time so that's really cool.

[@sinth13]

I'm a U.S. Air Force veteran, but I love all history and this was very educational. Thank you Simon.

[@CaptainFSU]

The Constitution sailed by my work yesterday!

[@michaelpanzarella7490]

This is such a great video. My Dad retired on the Constitution as he could have chosen any military location to retire from his military service. Thank you for this !

[@NomadicOverlander]

can you do a video on the Chinese navel fleet during the Ming Dynasty commanded by Zheng He?

[@harrietharlow9929]

Sone of those naval junks were absolutely incredible.

[@USS_Grey_Ghost]

Thanks for finally do a video like I asked 👍🏻!

[@cornpowa]

One of the USS Constitution's 1906 restoration cannons somehow ended up in a park in a town in Missouri near me. I had driven by it for years before finally stopping one day and reading the plaque to find out to my surprise where it came from.

[@user-mu8ho3tt7p]

Vandenberg!!! Thank you for this vid!!!

[@johnopalko5223]

You should do a video on the "mutiny" aboard the USS Somers, where three men were hanged on 1 December 1842, one of them being the son of the Secretary of War.

[@devin8362]

You should hug yourself because no self respecting woman ever will.

[@johnopalko5223]

@@devin8362 Why does the phrase, "non sequitur," suggest itself?

[@devin8362]

My point exactly

[@johnopalko5223]

@@devin8362 I don't feel my comment was a non sequitur. Simon described what he called the "closest thing to a full mutiny ever to occur on a US naval ship" and I was reminded of the Somers incident. I think the story of the Somers so-called mutiny would be an interesting story to tell as most people, unless they happen to be members of Chi Psi fraternity, have never heard of it.

[@devin8362]

It’s ok man not all of us can pick up chicks, paying for sex isn’t evil

[@DrRich-mw4hu]

Magnificent ship!! Amazing to see

[@robinsmith5442]

When they were building the Constitution, the builders offered my ancestors $70 for their White Oak for planking and other parts since the tree was 20 feet in diameter. I don't know how much that would be in today's money but I guess it wasn't enough. The tree, known as the Avery Oak in Dedham Massachusetts stood until 1972 and there was too much storm damage.

[@TimberGeek]

My grandfather had a piece of the Constitution's mizzenmast removed during a refit sometime early last century.

[@the-chillian]

That southern live oak used in the middle layer of the hull (live oak sandwiched between 2 layers of white oak) was considered a key strategic material in the era of American wooden ships, and the US Navy continually stockpiled it.

[@JaelaOrdo]

Despite living in Massachusetts my whole life I still haven’t seen the Constitution in person. I’m kinda ashamed to admit that.

[@dirkbonesteel]

I have a one foot chunk of the ship from repairs done in the late 60s. Wonder if they still sell them?

[@margaretmathis4775]

In 1994, my husband and I got to visit this great ship. For some reason, visitation was low, so we were treated to an almost private tour - it was exciting and memorable! One thing I remember, but am fuzzy on details, was during a battle, she lost her ship’s wheel, but the wheel from the enemy ship was scavenged and installed on her deck. Supposedly, this is the current wheel, though a lot of/most of her “original” structures have been replaced over time. I have never heard this story repeated, and have often wondered if it was true.....or just a tale for sailors to tell visitors.

[@rodrigodiazdevivar6183]

Almost destroyed....Not by the British Navy

[@alexrossouw7702]

That Cockatoo hairstyle at 8:54

[@SilvanaDil]

200+ years later: USA still making the greatest warships.

[@rayhan_2k841]

HMS victory was vastly superior to constitution, HMS dreadnought was the most revolutionary ship ever made, HMS warspite the battleship with the most battle honours than any other ship ever made, HMS HOOD was the most powerful ship for 20 years, type 26 destroyer is the most powerful modern destroyer, HMS QE and HMS PW can do the same thing the ford class but is 3x the efficiency

[@richardcushing7939]

Still the United States still makes the most powerful ships. From WW2 to today. Today the United States has the biggest navy in the world.

[@admiralshadowofasunderedst3068]

@@rayhan_2k841 your living a fantasy if you think queen Elizabeth can compare to even a nimitz much less ford also hood was not the most powerful ship for 20 years she had serious design flaws. Sources on the type 26 being the most powerful destroyer, do you even have Sources for anything you claimed

[@rayhan_2k841]

@@admiralshadowofasunderedst3068 why do I sense butthurt

[@admiralshadowofasunderedst3068]

@@rayhan_2k841 there is non you just don't have the correct facts plus the us BBs were more powerful than any royal navy battleship or battlecruiser sense they had 16' main batteries and a better fire control While the dreadnought was revolutionary it was not the only dreadnought being designed and built at the time as the us also had the south Carolina coming online in 1908 I asked you to provide sources for your claims you have not

[@vilstef6988]

For an excellent account of the origins of the US Navy, see Six Frigates by Ian W Toll.

[@keithyork7691]

I would conclude that the US navy during the the war of 1812, was the most successful service of the young nation of the USA. And that USS Constitution was by far its most successful and valuable unit.

[@catsupchutney]

Excellent video as usual, though I'm still reeling from your takedown of Ben Franklin.

[@ShellyAnn1a]

The US Navy was officially established on 13 October 1775, not in 1777. One of the first Navy ships was the USS Hannah, George Washington purchased this ship out of his own pocket. The USS Constitution being the oldest crewed, by Navy personnel, ship in the U.S Navy. As others have stated she is the oldest warship afloat today. Below are some of her vital statistics. - - - - - General Characteristics - - - - - Primary Function: USS Constitution is located on Boston's Freedom Trail of historic sites and is interpreted to the War of 1812 era, when the ship received its nickname "Old Ironsides" because of its thick oak hull. It is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world and America's Ship of State, and serves as the educational platform to teach U.S. Navy heritage. - - - - - Builder: Col. George Claghorne, Edmund Hartt's Shipyard, Boston, MassachusettsDate Deployed: Launch Date: October 21, 1797; First Sail Date: July 22, 1798Unit - - - - - Cost: $302,718 (in the year 1797) or $6.03204877e+6 (2019 USD) - - - - - Propulsion: 1812 Propulsion: 48 sails, over 44,000 square feet of sail, equal to over 1 acre of canvas - - - - - Length: Overall 305 feet (93 meters); 207 feet (63.1 meters), billet head to taffrail; 175 feet at waterline (53.3 meters) - - - - - Height: Main mast, from the spar (upper) deck to the top of the mast, is 172 feet (54.4 meters) - - - - - Beam: 43.5 feet (13.3 meters) - - - - - Displacement: 1,900+ tons - - - - - Draft: 1812 Draft: 24 feet aft, when fully loaded (7.3 meters); Draft Today: 22.5 feet aft (6.9 meters) - - - - - Speed: 1812 Speed: 13+ knots (approximately 15 miles per hour, 24 km. per hour) Crew: 1812 Crew: Over 450 Sailors and Marines; Crew Today: 3 officers, 85+ enlisted U.S. Navy men and womenArmament: 1812 - - - - - Armament: Spar Deck: 24, 32-pound carronades, 4-8 crew, range of fire approx. 400 yards; one, 18-pound bow chaser; Gun Deck: 30, 24-pound long guns, 7-14 crew, range of fire approximately 1,200 yards - - - - - Landing/Attack Craft: 1812 Boats: Used for transporting officers and crew between ship and shore for communication purposes, landing parties, transporting goods and services for the ship, and shore leave. - - - - -36ft Launch (1) - - - - -28ft whaleboat (2) - - - - -27ft and 28ft cutters (4) - - - - -Gig (1)From the Constitution Museum site - - - //es// A Navy Veteran, 1965-1978.

[@RoninTXBR549]

An excellent and well researched book on this topic is "Six Frigates" by Ian Toll.

[@comettamer]

They captured Cyan and Levant on my birthday! Neat.

[@danielortman2534]

The early US navy was ton for ton on par with the great British Empire. Yes, I know the British could have destroyed us like a bug if they sent their entire navy against ours, but when Nelson was crushing navies of superior numbers and land support, the US could match the British in single ship engagements where numbers and firepower were similar.

[@matthewct8167]

Daniel Ortman your successes in war depends on a better grand Strategie then your enemy. In the war of 1812 the the USN hit the RN where they couldn’t bring their full might go bear on them, this allowed the Americans to salvage a bad situation.

[@danielortman2534]

Matthew CT no argument here. The US would have been impossibly outclassed in a one on one war with the RN. It is also true that ton for ton, the USN was able to match the RN in a time where epic victories against superior numbers were common for the RN.

[@will2Collett]

Simon, I hope you're doing your research - I've never known you to miss a REAL DETAIL like Ironsides being The oldest commissioned ship still floating. Sad to miss that. She's a very beautiful ship, even if it's not fully rigged. 💓👍🏻 THANKS MUCHLY Sir Simon.

[@timg3504]

We were in Boston when the ship was in dry dock for refurbish. They had the copper sheathing out for people to sign before it went back on the ship. So my signature is on it.

[@tannerchappuis3146]

Do a video on the mighty Mo (uss Missouri)

[@vespelian5274]

There was a fourth Consitution class frigate: HMS President built after the capture of the USS President in 1815.

[@edfrancis712]

She is a beautiful ship, although not really a frigate but more a 5th or 4th rate. its also worth noting the cannons later recast by the UK have the royal stamp on them, something that gets the odd chuckle from the UK visiting and a source of much mirth to those serving on her now.

[@austynprice2607]

I know you're not form America but what part of the UK are you form cause I really enjoy your videos

[@rcknbob1]

Another Bonus Fact: The second-longest US Naval ship in commission is the USS Pueblo, commissioned in October 1945 and captured by North Korea. She will remain on the Navy list until she is returned.

[@ScipioAfricanus_Chris]

There was no confusion when the USS Constitution encountered the British vessel: the Brits were caught by surprise and were playing for time. They actually tried to mislead the Americans saying they were a larger Ship of Line (when in fact they were a Frigate). Preble ordered his to fire with the famous "Boys strike your matches." This forced the Brits to capitulate by sending over a small boat. I'm not surprised that Simon glossed over this embarrassing bit of British history

[@WilliamHostman]

Commodore is not a US rank through most of US History, but a job title.1862 to 1899, and 1983-1985. The Commodores noted before the US Civil War held the rank of Captain (mostly Captain of the First Grade {seniormost of 3 grades}), and the _position_ of Commodore of the Squadron. Yes, they wore a star, but ONLY while in squadron. Yes, they were addressed as Commodore while wearing the star. When they retired, they were not supposed to retain the title, but commonly were addressed by it as a courtesy. Several current Commodores in the USN are only Commander by rank, with a line of small ships commanded by junior Commanders.

[@johngalt2506]

The original battle cruiser.

[@BusterBuizel]

Wait, isn’t this boat supposed to be lodged into the side of a building or something? Or has that not happened yet

[@jasontoddman7265]

The rockets haven't been installed on her yet; nor has she been fitted with an all-robot crew. But we still have 58 years to go before the Atomic War puts a halt to all further refits in 'the Commonwealth'.

[@johnduchesneau8685]

You forgot to mention her around the world voyage from 1844 to 1846 under the command of Captain John "Mad Jack" Percival.

[@Desertdweller1965]

Early in the Java action the Java shot the ships wheel of the Constitution. The first thing after capturing the Java, a crew was sent to strip the wheel off the Java. That wheel is on the Constitution today.

[@Kenxclout]

That was a long intro lol

[@slothachunk]

I've been on the Constitution, it's quite the experience

[@gavinm3087]

My cousin worked on that ship a few months ago

[@Diresilence]

Interesting ship design. Didn't seem like a stand and fight vessel, as much as a bully who did hit and run against solo ships. I don't imagine at the time the American Navy could stand toe to toe with the British Navy, so such a design proved surprisingly useful. Not bad for a ship that seemed like just an experiment.

[@FlintenJones]

United States Navy's birthday is 13OCT1775

[@nancyfalcon2796]

Video idea question: Why do Brits so often not use "the" where Americans do? "Constitution" instead of "the Constitution" becomes distracting to the information being presented.

[@nlcauble]

I’ve been in the bowels of that ship. Freaking amazing!

[@jwisemanm]

Almost as fine a ship as the Amerigo Vespucci is.

[@cockatoo010]

I was just watching a video about the war of 1812

[@devin8362]

so cool that’s awesome man thanks for sharing.

[@richardsuggs8108]

At last a video where Simon isn’t berating the USA 🇺🇸.

[@ScipioAfricanus_Chris]

He made a cheap shot: that the U.S. frequently goes over budget.

[@richardsuggs8108]

Chris Petrill Well we often do go over budget on military projects.

[@ScipioAfricanus_Chris]

@@richardsuggs8108 I'm fully aware. That said, Simon still couldn't avoid the dig.

[@bobbyslack8311]

Samuel Nichols was the first Marines Corps Commandant. He was not a naval officer.

[@davidthigpen2366]

Two of her canons are in Perrysburg ohio as a monument to the navy war of 1812.

[@steveharris1695]

Constitution is the only US commissioned ship to have war time tonnage

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

What is a frigate ? It's when you just don't give a damn!

[@rickc2102]

Frigate

[@israelgarcia7575]

Do santa ana from mexico

[@COSTAconstructionANDremodeling]

“Her sides are made of iron!”

[@rowdyparnell]

H O O Y A H

[@morskojvolk]

She's still manned by a Navy crew.

[@workingshlub8861]

if your in boston go on the tour it is cool.....they turn her around every few years so technically she stays commissioned..

[@seanj3667]

It’s not “Constitution.” It’s “THE Constitution.”

[@shondevet2267]

Who watches his videos to dislike them?

[@davidm.480]

Check out our navy now.

[@JustAnotherPersonHere]

What the frigate are you talking about!?

[@toddlaramie8348]

YOU DIDNT MENTION ITS THE OLDEST COMMISSONED NAVY SHIP IN THE WORLD

[@stephenlaarkamp7344]

Actually not true. It's the second oldest, only behind HMS Victory, Lord Nelson's flagship from the battle of Trafalgar, which is still the ceremonial flagship of the First Sea Lord, and is officially comissioned. For reference, she is nearly 40 years older than Constitution.

[@quasarsavage]

Merica

[@drewpamon]

The navy was founded oct 13 1775

[@johnlawson8088]

Old ironside

[@christelheadington1136]

My mind immediately goes to the episode of Cheers. When a visitor asks Woody if they might be able to see Old Iron side, Woody says, "I don't know if Mr.Burr is in town."

[@kylen7351]

why is America always in conflict

[@Akula114]

One word: Capitalism.

[@mikereed9047]

How many ads :(

[@sparkspl]

USS Enterprise, NCC-1701, Constitution class Starship, launched on April 11, 2245.

[@fiskie49]

Sorry, Simon--you have scrambled another name. Stephen Decatur's last name is pronounced dee-kay-tur, the last syllable is pronounced as the tur in "turn". And the emphasis is on the 2nd syllable. Just some constructive criticism, I'm not giving you a hard time.

[@nusquamesse1248]

That's not all his mispronounced. His errors are habitual and have become one of his endearments.

[@Markle2k]

You got the first vowel wrong. It's a schwa.

[@nusquamesse1248]

@Ken Hudson Unfounded rumour. If you listen to the podcast, you can hear how...less than ideal...was his education.