19 August 1812 coming up

Great picture, Robert.
Called "Old Iron Sides" because of the thickness of her scantlings and their ability to withstand enemy fire.
The USS Constitution, whilst now being a museum, is also still a serving vessel of the US Navy and consequently has a USN crew and is carried on the Naval budget.
(Pardon my presumption Robert, but on a UK based forum one has to explain these things!)
HMS Victory in Portsmouth also enjoys the same status.
 
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