by Gene Andes
Member since 10-Jan-2003
Build Type: Scratch
Country: United States
Era: 1700-1815
Length Range: 125-200 feet (38-61m)
Model Material: Wood
Model Type: Static→ Diorama
Propulsion Type: Impeller→ Sail
Scale: 1:64 (3/16″ = 1′)
Subject Type: Vessel→ Naval and Privateer→ Wooden Navy→ Frigate
About the Vessel
USS Constitution is a heavy frigate of the United States Navy and the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat.
She was launched in 1797, the third of six original frigates authorized for construction by the Naval Act of 1794. Her first duties were to provide protection for American merchant shipping during the Quasi-War with France and to defeat the Barbary pirates in the First Barbary War. She is most noted for her actions during the War of 1812, when defeated five British warships: HMS Guerriere, Java, Pictou, Cyane, and Levant. The battle with Guerriere earned her the nickname “Old Ironsides” and public adoration that has repeatedly saved her from scrapping.
Model Images
Links
- Modelmaker’s personal website
- USS Constitution Museum
- Naval History and Heritage Command
- Wikipedia
- Model of Constitution by HRSMS member John Proudley
- Model of Constitution by HRSMS Member Pat Roll