Sedalia Dave Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 On this day in history, August 19, 1812, Old Ironsides legend born in smashing victory over Royal Navy USS Constitution Museum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 Old Ironsides: Warrior and Survivor Old Ironsides BY OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES SR. Ay, tear her tattered ensign down! Long has it waved on high, And many an eye has danced to see That banner in the sky; Beneath it rung the battle shout, And burst the cannon’s roar;— The meteor of the ocean air Shall sweep the clouds no more! Her deck, once red with heroes’ blood Where knelt the vanquished foe, When winds were hurrying o’er the flood And waves were white below, No more shall feel the victor’s tread, Or know the conquered knee;— The harpies of the shore shall pluck The eagle of the sea! O, better that her shattered hulk Should sink beneath the wave; Her thunders shook the mighty deep, And there should be her grave; Nail to the mast her holy flag, Set every thread-bare sail, And give her to the god of storms,— The lightning and the gale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 https://www.c-span.org/video/?306478-1/uss-constitution-museum-part-1 https://www.c-span.org/video/?306748-1/uss-constitution-museum-part-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 If you ever get a chance to visit the USS Constitution you should definitely do it. I have been there twice. The last time I won 2 spots on a “turnaround cruise” in Boston harbor in July 4, 2019. What a fantastic way to spend Independence Day. I took my son-in-law with me. Boston is also a great city to visit. Lots of historical sights and lots of friendly people and done really good food. Here are a couple of photos from Sept. 2018 and July 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantry Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 A picture I took from my last visit while she was in dry dock for some work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Wooden ships and iron men! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Sedalia Dave said: Old Ironsides: Warrior and Survivor Old Ironsides BY OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES SR. Ay, tear her tattered ensign down! Long has it waved on high, And many an eye has danced to see That banner in the sky; Beneath it rung the battle shout, And burst the cannon’s roar;— The meteor of the ocean air Shall sweep the clouds no more! Her deck, once red with heroes’ blood Where knelt the vanquished foe, When winds were hurrying o’er the flood And waves were white below, No more shall feel the victor’s tread, Or know the conquered knee;— The harpies of the shore shall pluck The eagle of the sea! O, better that her shattered hulk Should sink beneath the wave; Her thunders shook the mighty deep, And there should be her grave; Nail to the mast her holy flag, Set every thread-bare sail, And give her to the god of storms,— The lightning and the gale! But thankfully her ensign flies Still proudly in the breeze That stalwart ship of iron-strong oak Who ruled the storm tossed seas Her guns are silent, not her soul She stands as freedom’s crown So all may view her yet today as she rests in Boston town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 I think Utah Bob was first mate on Old Ironsides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Trivia information: The USS Constitution is the only US warship still in commission that has sunk an enemy ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 46 minutes ago, Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 said: Trivia information: The USS Constitution is the only US warship still in commission that has sunk an enemy ship. She could probably do it again too. Imagine her sailing right up to a Russian frigate. As the Ruskies stand there laughing at her, down drops her gun ports to reveal Harpoon launchers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxahachie Kid #17017 L Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 In today's low I.Q. woke climate, I do hope she is being guarded well. Too many of our historical statues, and memorials, are being defaced, for some stupid reason/excuse, by ignorant and yep, even stupid people. We need to preserve our history, warts and all, so we can, perhaps, avoid past wrongs and mistakes, and to also repeat the great things we have done. No human being is perfect, so we should not expect our history to be perfect either. But we have to accept the fact that imperfect human beings can write, and can do, great things. "We hold these truths to be self-evident That all men are created equal That they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights That among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness". True words, and they should be right under Scripture in importance, yet they were written by imperfect men, and the words were supported by humans that may have had slaves. Yet, regardless, the words ring absolutely true, and they set a goal for us to strive for. God uses imperfect humans to carry out His perfect Will. The woke/crt/gender change crowd can't accept these facts, for the same reason that a bank robber can't find a cop. As a Navy veteran, I am so proud of our country, that saved this great symbol, and ship, that fought for freedom for all of us. Thanks for the post, showing this valuable piece of American history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Law Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 On 8/19/2022 at 9:26 AM, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: If you ever get a chance to visit the USS Constitution you should definitely do it. I have been there twice. The last time I won 2 spots on a “turnaround cruise” in Boston harbor in July 4, 2019. What a fantastic way to spend Independence Day. I took my son-in-law with me. Boston is also a great city to visit. Lots of historical sights and lots of friendly people and done really good food. Here are a couple of photos from Sept. 2018 and July 2019. I loved the tour.. I've done it both times I was in Boston. If we ever go back I'll will do it again. JEL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 For several years, my law office was at Constitution Plaza, one wharf over from Old Ironsides. I spent many a dreamy afternoon, staring idly out of my window, reliving historical naval engagements. Hard to think of a better place for an office. LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 During a two week vacation back in 2019 I spent two days in Boston that included one day at the Charlestown Navy Yard museums and the USS Constutuion. Here are a few photos from that day inluding the dry dock that was most likely shown in the previous photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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