Old Ironsides: In the first two shots, the USS Constitution is being towed to the spot where she would sail under her own power. The last shot, with some of the sails unfurled, she's...

djb663 Loc: Massachusetts

In the first two shots, the USS Constitution is being towed to the spot where she would sail under her own power. The last shot, with some of the sails unfurled, she's on her own. It was a very overcast, hazy day, but worth the wait.

On the way.

Broadside.

On her own.

Archy Loc: Lake Hamilton, Florida

djb663 wrote:

In the first two shots, the USS Constitution is being towed to the spot where she would sail under her own power. The last shot, with some of the sails unfurled, she's on her own. It was a very overcast, hazy day, but worth the wait.

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lateron Loc: Yorkshire, England

djb663 wrote:

In the first two shots, the USS Constitution is being towed to the spot where she would sail under her own power. The last shot, with some of the sails unfurled, she's on her own. It was a very overcast, hazy day, but worth the wait.

Nice, sorry I didn't see it earlier.

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

:thumbup: X 5 Love them!!!!!

busted_shutter

Remember getting to visit her and go below, when I just a young-un. :)

dtcracer

I do envy you. I wish I could have seen this, I love the old sail ships. Very elegant and beautiful.

Raider Fan Loc: Lake County, IL.

djb663 wrote:

In the first two shots, the USS Constitution is being towed to the spot where she would sail under her own power. The last shot, with some of the sails unfurled, she's on her own. It was a very overcast, hazy day, but worth the wait.

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flyguy Loc: Las Cruces, New Mexico

You mean it's no longer at the Charlestown Navy Yard? Where is it being moved to?

It has been years and years since I've been back there, I grew up in Weymouth and remember touring Old Ironsides when I was seventeen.

djb663 Loc: Massachusetts

flyguy wrote:

You mean it's no longer at the Charlestown Navy Yard? Where is it being moved to?

It has been years and years since I've been back there, I grew up in Weymouth and remember touring Old Ironsides when I was seventeen.

No, it's still at Charlestown Navy Yard. They just towed it out to Deer Island so it could sail on its own power to commemorate the War of 1812. It sailed for 10 minutes, a total of about 1000 yards I guess, and then they towed it back to Charlestown.

ggttc Loc: TN

Great!!!!

flyguy Loc: Las Cruces, New Mexico

djb663 wrote:

quote=flyguy You mean it's no longer at the Charl... (show quote)

Thank you for your quick reply.

mooseeyes Loc: Sonora, California

Very nice images, plus the accompanying story and information. Many years ago I was the President of the "Constitution Trust Company" for a short while, named not for the document but for the ship. They are no longer in business.

Well done. And "Go Navy"!

Acountry330 Loc: Dothan,Ala USA

Very nice. That is one awesome ship.

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

djb663 wrote:

In the first two shots, the USS Constitution is being towed to the spot where she would sail under her own power. The last shot, with some of the sails unfurled, she's on her own. It was a very overcast, hazy day, but worth the wait.

Great shots, thanks for sharing

djb663 Loc: Massachusetts

To anyone that complimented the photos, thank you. And to those that thanked me for posting them or for responding to questions, you're welcome.