Constitution, USS

by John Proudley
Member since 05-Apr-2014

Build Type: Kitā†’ BlueJacket

Country: United States

Era: 1700-1815

Length Range: 125-200 feet (38-61m)

Model Material: Wood

Model Type: Static

Propulsion Type: Impellerā†’ Sail

Scale: 1:96 (1/8″ = 1′)

Subject Type: Vesselā†’ Naval and Privateerā†’ Wooden Navyā†’ Frigate

About the Vessel

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”.

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