Old ironsides ship's log book entry

This war was fought between the united states and great britain. Completed in 1797 at boston, massachusetts, the wooden warship uss constitution was constructed from material contributed by nearly every state in the new nation. Some require the vessel to maintain old official records for as long as up to 5 years. One of the skilled gunners aboard old ironsides was a richard e. Uss constitution fires a 21gun salute in honor of americas 237th birthday during the ships annual fourth of july turnaround cruise. Records of more than 15,000 sailors who have served in or on old ironsides, mainly. Bridge log book is one of the most important documents of the ship that is to be filled religiously without any errors. Uss constitution sails into boston harbor once again. Fun facts on old ironsides from the days before the us. It would be better to end with an admonition to go read a book.

Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. A most fortunate ship, published in 1980, is often called the definitive account of the history of the uss constitution. Notes and quotes from the ships logs in the national archives. These memoirs of old ironsides, compiled by one of her chief commanding officers, t. However, let it be noted that according to her ship s log, on july 27,1798, the u. Going nautical, old sailing ships, black and white sailing, anchor chandelier, americas cup famous endeavour 27, old ironsides, uss constitution. Love the paneling in the great cabin a great touch. The 203rd anniversary of old ironsides victorious battle against hms cyane and hms levant, on february 20, 1815, provides an opportunity to solve one little mystery in this storied ships long life.

Crows nests in ships of old with images crows nest. Josiah fox papers by josiah fox in english and held by 1 worldcat member library worldwide the josiah fox papers include professional, personal, and family papers concerning the naval architect. Deck log book, in order to perform the necessary entries under section. The first stanza meditates on the ship s ensign, or the naval flag that flies upon its mast, as a symbol of the constitution herself. Seizing a slaver, 1853 naval history and heritage navy. And thus the uss constitution will live in history as old ironsides.

Early in the 19th century, uss constitution is launched as part of an effort to stop piracy in the mediterranean sea. Old ironsides sailed through boston harbor friday for the last time until 2018, as the 216yearold warship prepares to undergo a threeyear restoration beginning early next year. Welcome to all hands magazines old ironsides feature presentation, where uss constitution will speak to you. Only four days out of new york, old ironsides was bound on a cruise to the pacific. The uss constitution was one of the original six frigates of the united states navy, commissioned by the naval act of 1794. Meanwhile, a young man determined to go to sea farrell is befriended by the. Uss constitution, also known as old ironsides, is a woodenhulled, threemasted heavy frigate of the united states navy. Uss new ironsides was a woodenhulled broadside ironclad built for the united states navy during the american civil war. Navy and a legend was born the legend of old ironsides.

After 2 years, uss constitution floats on its own the. The constitution began as just another ship, but it became old ironsides and then it became a symbol of the united states. The 230yearold ship known as old ironsides for her. Old ironsides, a poem by oliver wendell holmes, popularized the ship s nickname. The 40 logbooks, daily journals kept by a ships officers, are from celebrated ships including the.

The book is a broadside of history, action and the romance of the sea. Nevertheless, everything about old ironsidesfrom her new hull and. However, let it be noted that according to her ships log, on july 27, 1798, the u. However, let it be noted that according to her ships log, on july 27, 1798. Dunn was carried below where the ships surgeon proceeded to cut his leg off below the knee. Surgeon amos evans made the following entry in his journal. According to the ships log, the women served the frigate as nurses.

The 200th anniversary of the naming of old ironsides information about the uss constitution, inspiration for holmes poem. The uss constitution museum, which was established in 1972, is housed in building 22, a restored shipyard building at the foot of pier 2, in the charlestown navy yard, which is part of the. In recent years, commissioning ceremonies have come to be public occasions more than heretofore had been the practice. Launched in 1797, old ironsides had earned her nickname during the war of 1812, defeating. Navy, martin is personally well versed in the ship s history, writing a very readable, well documented history. When old ironsides returned to boston in 1815 from another successful war cruise, the tigers, like the ships sailors, became local celebrities. Constitution sailed from boston with a full complement of 475 officers and men, 48,600 gallons of fresh water, 7,400. A narrative history of old ironsides, revised edition paperback april, 2003 at. Fun incorrect sea stories about old ironsides from the. She earned the nickname old ironsides during a battle with the hms guerriere, when some british cannon shot simply bounced off her 21inch hull.

Included are research reports on constitutions structure and appointments, which will be of help to model ship builders and general researchers seeking information on the ship. Though not invented by holmes, old ironsides is a metaphorical. Logbooks of the us navy at the national archives national archives. Logbook keeping is one of the most important tasks seafarers have. The poem was very important in an early preservation effort, which helped save the ship from the scrap yard.

The name constitution was among ten names submitted to president george. Explore a variety of articles that delve into uss constitutions rich history, the museums latest research discoveries, ongoing work on the ship, and behindthescenes activities. Constitution, made not of iron but of live oak, was nicknamed old ironsides by british warship captains who watched as their shots seemed to harmlessly ricochet off her hull, according to. A former commander of old ironsides still a commissioned vessel in the u. Constitution takes one last spin before retrofit the. The 44gun frigate uss constitution old ironsides anatomy of the ship. Smaller stones were called prayer books and bigger stones were called bibles. Different entries to be made in bridge log book of the ship. She is the worlds oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat.

Tie a knot, try a sailors recipe, tell a tall tale, and test your courage in battle. Important points for logbook keeping on ships part 1. In each logbook entry, they recorded the date, weather, and major events that happened that day. Navy made plans to scrap the 44gun frigate constitution, the nations most celebrated warship. Fun incorrect sea stories about old ironsides from the days before the us navys ban on alcohol aboard ships the uss constitutions 126,230 gallon bender of 1798 woops. Locals win lottery for ride on old ironsides local. The animals were put on view for a fee in area taverns.

The book includes a fullcolor section detailing constitutions earlier triumphs by celebrated marine painter william gilkerson, commissioned especially for this book. That is probably the one book i have not replaced since katrina they aint cheap. Children of the storm life at sea in the first six frigates. Construction of the uss constitution history of massachusetts.

One mystery leads to another uss constitution museum. Larry reissman, 64, said he had done a bit of traveling to see old ironsides return to the water, after anticipating the event for months. If ships may be considered living beings, constitution is the last living link with our nations beginningsand old ironsides brings her to life. The plans for the uss constitution, and the other six ships, called for a much larger than usual ship for a frigate of that rating, according to charles brodine, jr. Im currently in the middle of building the 1196 little brother constitution kit as the restored ship when it was.

Uss constitution museum store uss constitution museum store. The ship was one of six ships commissioned in 1794 by president george. The us frigate potomac collection is made up of a letter book and log book concerning the ship s service along the atlantic coast, in the gulf of mexico, and in the caribbean in the mid1840s the letter book. The uss constitution, also known as old ironsides, rests in dry dock as water enters the basin to refloat the vessel sunday, july 23, 2017, at charlestown navy yard in boston.

Guests, including the ship s sponsor, are frequently invited to attend, and a. Although my battle record stands at 33 wins and no losses, some of my encounters. Lieutenant decamp of this ship, will take her to new york, and. Constitution an american frigate originally scheduled for scrapping that. Explore the life of a young sailor on board uss constitution during the war of 1812 from recruiting to battle to victorious homecoming.

For more than 217 years, americas ship of state, uss constitution, has been a symbol of the. Uss constitution, built in 1797, the only active ship in. The logbooks entry for the morning, 200 years ago, of august 19, 1812. Old ironsides earns its name, 1812, eyewitness to history. Uss constitutions historic sail off marblehead 11x 14 print matted uss constitution brass medallion. Logbooks, also referred to as captains logs or deck logs, consist of chronological entries documenting the daily activities of a navy ship or unit. This was the most disagreeable duty in the ship, wrote samuel. Madison who will be meandering around the museum telling visitors about living in dc in. Heres a rundown of the wood that contributed to her fame. A poem written by oliver wendell holmes in 1830 praising the glory. Old ironsides is a short poem of only three stanzas that was written by oliver wendell holmes in 1830 about the u. The ship spent most of her career blockading the confederate ports of charleston.

So, i was fortunate to have visited the inner harbor in baltimore and did do ship. Old ironsides students prepare a website or brochure for tourists to use as they walk through the ship. During the course of battle he was severely wounded, suffering a compound fracture of the tibia. In reading the history, dahlgren modified his design for long range and accuracy. On saturday, the uss constitution museum is hosting a birthday celebration at the charlestown navy yard from 11 a. Old ironsides took a spin around boston harbor before. Called old ironsides because a british sailor reportedly shouted her sides are made of iron after cannonballs bounced off the ship during the war of 1812, the process to float the uss. Old ironsides was the nickname of the uss constitution, an american warship that was involved in the war of 1812. Then the old banana boats also had steady service from panama to the united states. How it was designed and built, and how it went on to become such a significant part of america and its history, is the subject of this exhaustively researched and beautifully written work by david fitzenz. It was given the nickname of old ironsides after its. Old ironsides earns its name, 1812 eyewitness to history. Old ironsides revisiting the classic revell 196 kit.