Categories: War of 1812

The Only Active US Navy Ship to Sink an Enemy is 218 Years Old

The USS Constitution. Source

With the retirement of the USS Simpson, the two century old USS Constitution, is the only active US Navy ship to have sunk an enemy vessel. “Old Ironsides” sank several pirate ships in the First Barbary War and six British vessels in the War of 1812.

Joshua Horn

Share
Published by
Joshua Horn

Recent Posts

On Bradford’s Trail: New England Back Roads

Searching for a plot of land Bradford once owned We came across protest signs near…

2 weeks ago

Mary Slessor: Rescuing Babies in Africa

In a dark rain forest in what is now Nigeria, a young African mother placed…

2 weeks ago

On Bradford’s Trail: Plymouth Plantation

No trip to Plymouth for a student of the Pilgrims is complete without a visit…

2 months ago

Henry Knox: The Engineer Who Led a Noble Train

Knox General William Howe lowered his spyglass in astonishment. He could not believe what he…

3 months ago

Pilgrims Wanted for Hazardous Journey

Shackleton's ad, "Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey" is legendary (and unfortunately mythical). But this advertisement…

4 months ago

Join Us to Celebrate 250 Years of Independence!

We would like to invite you to join us on our history tour this year…

4 months ago