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U.S.S. CONSTITUTION (OLD IRONSIDES) Wooden-hulled, 3 masted, 44 guns, heavy frigate of the United States Navy. Launched in 1797, she is the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel. Her name was submitted to George Washington by the Secretary of War. Her mission was to protect America against France and to defeat the Barbary Pirates. She is most noted for her action during the War of 1812 against the British. She defeated five of their war ships. The U.S.S. Constitution circled he world in the 1840’s. She retired from active service in 1881. In 1925 she started to undergo restoration. During 1926, the famous marine artist Gordon Grant painted a portrait of her making prints which helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for her restoration. In 1935 she completed a 90-port tour of our nation. She is presently berthed at Pier 1 at one end of Boston’s freedom Trail.
Original Gordon Grant color print (circa 1926) of the U.S.S. Constitution, signed in the print near the lower left portion. Framed in original oak wood from the hull of the vessel. The wood frame is a generous 2 inches wide held together with iron straps taken from the ship during the 1926-1931 restoration. On the bottom portion of the frame is a brass plaque stating: “THIS MATERIAL WAS TAKEN FROM THE HULL OF THE U.S.S. CONSTITUTION KEEL LAID 1794 REBUILDING 1927.” Overall size appx: 19”x24”. Perfect for display on a yacht, a nautical designed home, or a seafood restaurant. A wonderful piece of historical Americana.......................$475.00
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