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The heavy frigate, USS Constitution, launched in 1797, earned the nickname 'Old Ironsides' after the battle with the HMS Guerriere during the War of 1812.

This is a reference to "Old Ironsides," a colonial era battleship which is docked in Boston Harbor. If I recall correctly, this battleship never lost in combat and has lasted more than 200 years, thus an "old Ironsides" reference would suggest that whatever/whoever it is being compared to is stalwart and resilient.

It is true that "Old Ironsides" had not lost in combat, but the hull had deflected a bullet, and it's crew members gave it the nickname 'Old Ironsides,' crediting the USS Constitution with having an "iron" hull.

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The heavy Frigate, USS Constitition, is known as 'Old Ironsides'.

the British 100 gun, 1st rate, ship of the line, HMS Britannia was also nicknamed Old Ironsides. HMS Britannia underwent a number of name changes and was also called: HMS Princess Royal, HMS St George and HMS Barfleur.

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The US battleship, the USS Constitution garnered the nickname Old Ironsides". It was named that because the hull was so strong that cannonballs bounced off.

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Old Ironsides is the nickname of the USS Constitution.

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the uss contitution

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The U.S.S. Constitution.

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War of 1812

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