USS Constitution earned the nickname “Old Ironsides” and became a household name after her victory over HMS Guerriere in August of 1812. This blog post uses contemporary paintings and logbook entries to outline the events of the engagement.
USS Constitution earned the nickname “Old Ironsides” and became a household name after her victory over HMS Guerriere in August of 1812. This blog post uses contemporary paintings and logbook entries to outline the events of the engagement.
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