USS Constellation

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About USS Constellation

The USS Constellation was a wooden-hulled, three-masted frigate of the United States Navy. It was launched in 1797 and served in both the Quasi-War and the Barbary Wars. The ship is often considered one of the earliest frigates built for the US Navy and played a significant role in protecting American merchant vessels from attacks by pirates and privateers. The USS Constellation has since been preserved as a museum ship in Baltimore, Maryland, where visitors can learn about its history and tour the decks.

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Robert Bridgewater

U.S. Navy (1976-1981)

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Drew Steele

U.S. Navy (1986-1990)

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III Corps in and around Saigon 1969.

U.S. Air Force • 1969

At Home Loring Maine

U.S. Air Force • 1971

U.S. Army • 1967

About USS Constellation

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Historical Facts

• 1. The USS Constellation was the first ship commissioned in the United States Navy. • 2. The ship was named after the constellation "Cygnus" and has a long and storied history dating back to the 18th century. • 3. The USS Constellation played a key role in the Barbary Wars, where it helped to protect American merchant ships from Barbary pirates. • 4. During the Civil War, the USS Constellation served as a training ship for the US Navy and played a minor role in blockading Confederate ports. • 5. The ship was decommissioned in 1933 and later recommissioned in 1940 as a training vessel during World War II. • 6. In 1999, the USS Constellation was declared a National Historic Landmark and is now a museum ship in Baltimore, Maryland. • 7. The USS Constellation is the last sail-only warship built by the US Navy and is known for its distinctive three-masted design. • 8. The ship has been featured in several films and TV shows, including the 1999 movie "The Perfect Storm" and the TV series "TURN: Washington's Spies." • 9. Over the years, the USS Constellation has undergone several restorations to preserve its historic significance and ensure it remains a popular tourist attraction. • 10. Visitors to the USS Constellation can explore the ship's decks, learn about its fascinating history, and even participate in reenactments of life aboard a 19th-century warship.