The trip marks the first time the Constitution has set sail under its own power since turning 200 years old. The Navy ship is periodically tugged into the harbor for historical display. Advertisement ...

One of six original frigates authorized under the Naval Act of 1794, when George Washington was president, the Constitution was built at a cost of around $300,000 in a ship building yard in Boston.

USS Constitution fires a 21-gun salute in honor of America’s birthday during the ship’s annual Fourth of July turnaround cruise, July 4, 2013. “Old Ironsides” will sail through Boston ...

First launched in 1797, the USS Constitution was crewed by 450 men. This warship is now run by about 80 men and women. They are hand-picked by the Navy for two-year deployments.

The USS Constitution is being honored on her 227th birthday with a turnaround ceremony. ‘Old Ironsides’ will sail through the Boston Harbor commemorating her launch all the way back in 1797.

USS Constitution is the only remaining US Navy ship to have sunk an enemy warship in battle. It is also the oldest commissioned warship in the world that's still afloat, and it's full of history ...

You can spend July 4 aboard the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned ship in the US Navy. Beginning Tuesday, you can enter a lottery to be one of 150 people chosen to join the crew.

USS Constitution holds lottery for July 4th underway BOSTON - The USS Constitution is holding a free lottery for a chance to be on the ship as it goes underway on Boston Harbor.

USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat. (Austin Jean/U.S. Navy) The USS Constitution once again set sail across Boston Harbor on Thursday in honor of Independence Day.