Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945

IX-21 USS Constitution

• Training Ship, ex-Sailing Frigate:
• Displacement: 2200 tons
• Length: (b.p.) 175'
• Beam: 43'6"
• Draft: (in hold). 14'3"
• Speed: 13 knots
• Armament: 28 24-pdr., 10 12-pdr.
• Complement: 450
• Built at Boston and commissioned 1797

Additional Links:

• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Constitution
• "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Constitution  (short version)
• Naval Historical Center FAQ [USN]
• USS Constitution Home Page [USN]
• Old Ironsides' Battle Record: Documents of USS Constitution's Illustrious Deeds

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• For crew lists, and reunions see the Veterans Info Page.
• For ship's logs and personnel records, see the Reference Page.

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Last updated: October 11, 2000

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