WHAT DOES OLD IRONSIDE MEAN?

Constitution during the chase Constitution was recommissioned in December with Captain John Rodgers all over again using command to supervise a major refitting. It had been overhauled at a price just under $one hundred,000; however, Rodgers inexplicably failed to cleanse her copper sheathing, top him to later on declare her a "gradual sailer"." Pre

Captain Isaac Hull, who had been appointed Constitution's commanding officer in 1810, put to sea July 12, without having orders, to avoid becoming blockaded in port. His intention was to affix the 5 ships of Rodgers' squadron." Preble demanded that the other ship identify herself as well as stranger replied, "This really is His Britannic Majesty's