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1950's newsreel about USS Constitution

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1950's newsreel about USS Constitution

Post by Astrodene on Sun 15 Jan 2012, 01:53


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Re: 1950's newsreel about USS Constitution

Post by leonidas on Sun 15 Jan 2012, 06:35

Thanks for that view. Helps put the size of a frigate of around 1800 into perspective.

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Re: 1950's newsreel about USS Constitution

Post by Provost on Sun 15 Jan 2012, 07:24

Great Video.

I am still amazed every time I see the rigging up close. Most confusing thing on the ship, I think.

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Re: 1950's newsreel about USS Constitution

Post by reb01501 on Sun 15 Jan 2012, 18:07

Wonderful. Reminded me of the several visits I made to her in Charlestown.

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