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USS Constitution. Launched in Boston in 1797, the oldest commissioned warship afloat earned her nickname Old Ironsides during the War of 1812 when she fought the British frigate HMS Guerriere. During this historic battle, cannonballs fired at USS Constitution appeared to bounce off, causing one of her crew to remark that her sides were made of iron.
Transcript for 'Old Ironsides' USS Constitution Sails Under Its Own Power. Take a look at the uss constitution, old ironsides, actually setting sail in boston harbor today. The navy ship, of course, that gave america one of its legendary victories. What did it take to get old ironsides working like new again? Here is abc's john schriffen.