USS Constitution Under Sail
Mar 22, 2015 08:42:32 #
The USS Constitution is the oldest active duty warship in the world. Here it is under sail from its home port in Boston, Massachusetts.
Mar 22, 2015 09:33:30 #
Pixelmaster wrote:
The USS Constitution is the oldest active duty warship in the world. Here it is under sail from its home port in Boston, Massachusetts.
Fair winds and following seas. As a Naval Officer stationed in Newport, RI some years ago, I made a quick visit to Boston and have stood on her conning deck, albeit moored to the pier. I am a fond proponent of Navy tradition.
Mar 22, 2015 11:12:35 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Fair winds and following seas. As a Naval Officer stationed in Newport, RI some years ago, I made a quick visit to Boston and have stood on her conning deck, albeit moored to the pier. I am a fond proponent of Navy tradition.
Bob, Here's another one you and other ex-Navy types may enjoy. It was taken by my wife from our boat off Marblehead, MA on July 21, 1997 when the Constitution sailed under her own power for the first time in 100 years. It was taken in B&W, not converted from color, on a somewhat hazy day; winds were about 8 kn, and she was doing 5 kn/hr--not bad for a square rigger under partial sail! The signature and dedication in the upper left corner are from LtCdr. Claire Bloom who was then the Executive Officer (the 47th) on the ship. She was a fellow Sommerville, MA Rotarian at the time.
This is a scanned copy of the original 8" x 10" print so the detail isn't quite as sharp as my original. Unfortunately the negatives are buried somewhere in one of several boxes of prints and negatives unpacked since our move to MD.
USS Constitution under sail
Mar 22, 2015 11:12:37 #
Pixelmaster wrote:
The USS Constitution is the oldest active duty warship in the world. Here it is under sail from its home port in Boston, Massachusetts.
Lovely.
Mar 22, 2015 11:13:37 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Fair winds and following seas. As a Naval Officer stationed in Newport, RI some years ago, I made a quick visit to Boston and have stood on her conning deck, albeit moored to the pier. I am a fond proponent of Navy tradition.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
I wasn't an officer, but offer the same sentiments.
Mar 22, 2015 12:48:59 #
This has a special meaning for me since I was commissioned on the ship and I also had my retirement ceremony on her. I was an LDO Photographic Officer.
Mar 22, 2015 13:00:13 #
Pixelmaster wrote:
I thought I recognized a deft touch with a camera Pixelmaster. While I didn't go the LDO route, I too started my Naval career as an enlisted man ...... but then got out, went to college on the G.I. Bill, and came back as an officer. I've never regretted it.This has a special meaning for me since I was commissioned on the ship and I also had my retirement ceremony on her. I was an LDO Photographic Officer.
And I admire the scanned image ....... I am also very much interested in the American Revolution, so this photos hits home on a number of levels.
Mar 22, 2015 13:04:25 #
Always glad to have served some time as a Chief Petty Officer on my way up the ladder. Retired after 30 years of service.
Mar 22, 2015 13:15:17 #
Pixelmaster wrote:
LT or LCDR?Always glad to have served some time as a Chief Petty Officer on my way up the ladder. Retired after 30 years of service.
Mar 22, 2015 13:25:28 #
Mar 22, 2015 13:42:34 #
Bob:
Since we both started our Navy careers as enlisted "anchor clankers" here is one just for you.
Since we both started our Navy careers as enlisted "anchor clankers" here is one just for you.
Mar 22, 2015 13:49:53 #
Pixelmaster wrote:
Thanks Pixelmaster. Been there, done that, got promoted.Bob:
Since we both started our Navy careers as enlisted "anchor clankers" here is one just for you.
Since we both started our Navy careers as enlisted "anchor clankers" here is one just for you.
Mar 22, 2015 16:54:21 #
Pixelmaster wrote:
The USS Constitution is the oldest active duty warship in the world. Here it is under sail from its home port in Boston, Massachusetts.
Love the shot. I thought that old Ironsides only came out on the 4th of July. I tour around the harbor and then back to bed. Never mind, this ship should be out on the waves under its own power. Nice shot of a remarkable vessel. Thanks for posting.
Mar 22, 2015 19:21:23 #
Mar 23, 2015 11:11:39 #
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