Considered the oldest U.S. commissioned warship still afloat, the Constitution single-handedly held back the entire Royal Navy during the War of 1812, including the British ship HMS Guerriere ...

The final leg of training will have selectees participate in the commemoration of the battle between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere. One hundred CPO selectees will participate ...

Famously, in 1812, the Constitution fought against the HMS Guerriere, whose guns could not pierce the heavily armored sides of the Constitution. The Constitution is still commissioned by today's ...

The ship participated in many battles during the War of 1812, earning the nickname “Old Ironsides” after the HMS Guerriere’s cannon fire bounced off its hull. Other significant battles ...