The Fascinated by Shipwrecks Podcast, hosted by Kathy A. Smith,  is dedicated to the People & the Science of Maritime ...

USS Constitution was one of six frigates authorized for construction by an act of Congress in 1794. Joshua Humphreys designed them to be the Navy's capital ships. Larger and more heavily armed ...

The USS Constitution is famous for its role in the War of 1812, where it gained the nickname of “Old Ironside.” The USS ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Every July 4th, the USS Constitution takes her annual "turnaround" sail in Boston Harbor. The particular sail is the only one open to the public and the US Navy holds a ...

Here’s What to Remember: The ship has remained in service, though sometimes in dry dock for repairs or maintenance, for 225 years. On Friday, US Navy Cmdr. Billie J. Farrell made ...