On this day in history, August 19, 1812, the USS Constitution earned its memorable Old Ironsides nickname after routing warship HMS Guerriere of the mighty Royal Navy.

CHARLESTOWN NAVY YARD, Mass. (Aug. 15, 2008) USS Constitution's boarding pike team demonstrates an early 19th century drill Sailors and Marines used to repel enemies from boarding the ship during the ...

The USS Constitution will set sail Sunday to commemorate the 200th anniversary of her victory over the British frigate HMS Guerriere during the War of 1812.It'll be the first time the ship has set ...