USS Constitution Museum

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”.

Constitution, USS

Famed American frigate that became known as “Old Ironsides” during the War of 1812.

Walke, USS (DD-723)

Sumber-class destroyer of the Second World War. Third ship of the US Navy to be named for Henry A. Walke.

Virginia, CSS

Confederate ironclad built from the scuttled USS Merrimack. Fought USS Monitor in the first conflict between ironclads at the Battle of Hampton Roads.

Balao, USS (SS-285)

About the Vessel USS Balao (SS-285) was an American submarine of the Second World War, the lead ship of her class. She […]

PT-117 (80′ Elco Motor Torpedo Boat)

PT-124 was an 80′ Elco Motor Torpedo Boat . Elco is an abbreviation for the Electric Boat Company. She was completed in 1942 and served the duration of the war.

Sub Chaser, SC-1075

About the vessel This ship was one of 438 built on the same plan. These wooden-hulled ships were produced primarily for the […]