USS Constitution

Wade only had one real goal for his time in Boston: See the USS Constitution. It is the oldest commissioned ship afloat today. It was launched in 1797 and hasn't seen much action in recent years, but still goes to sea at least once a year. The most famous battle it was in took place during the war of 1812 against a British ship and de-masted her in 12 minutes, firing twice as many rounds as her opponent who had more guns.


Apparently the main masts were not actually up,they were re-rigging her for the celebration of the War of 1812,so only 1/3 of her mast is up and no yards, but this is one of her old anchors :)


Her nickname is "Old Ironsides." This comes from her first battle in the War of 1812, the first broadside that hit her bounced off her hull.


Hmmm, that seems safe.


The final image :) Here Slater is saying "Oh my goodness". He loved the cannons, ship and history lesson as much as his dad.