November 11, 2024

HISTORY

Interesting Facts -  Following congressional passage of an "Act to provide a Naval Armament" in March 1794, shipbuilder Joshua Humphreys set about designing six frigates that would form the backbone of the United States Navy fleet. Of those six, the USS Constitution has defied the odds to remain in service, making "America's Ship of State" the world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

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