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Armament varied, but Constitution typically carried thirty 24-pounder cannons and twenty-two 32-pounder carronades.
According to W.M. James, (The Naval History of Great Britain, vol 6 page 104, first published 1822) and American Naval History by Mr. Clark, Constitution when she fought and beat the Guerriere carried 28 broadside guns totaling 56 guns throwing a broadside weight of 768 lbs.
Guerriere carried 48 guns throwing a broadside of 517 lbs.
They state also, Constitutions original main deck guns were 24 pounders, that is they were designed to throw a 24 lb projectile, they were of English construction , "battery or land service guns",10 feet long and weighing about 54 cwt.
Constitution was originally intended to be a larger ship, a "74" but was reduced to a heavy frigate to save money.
This resulted in an exceptionally heavily built frigate, hence "old ironsides"
Incidental after the battle of Trafalgar, HMS Victory, a 102 gun ship, at Gibraltar had over 300 cannon balls removed which had not penetrated her hull.
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When did constitution first start?
The heavy frigate, USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) was launched on October 21st, 1797.
What famous American frigate was larger and heavier than british ships?
USS Constitution(Old Ironsides)
How many battles did the uss constitution lose?
USS Constitution was never defeated in battle.
What is Old Ironsides?
Old Ironsides is the nickname of the American Frigate USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat. She earned the name during the battle with the HMS Guerriere.
What American frigate destroyed the british warships the gurriere and the java?
There were multiple American naval victories during the war of 1812. It's possible you're referring to "Old Ironsides," officially known as the U.S.S. Constitution, which destroyed the British vessels H.M.S. Guerriere and H.M.S. Java.
What American frigate destroy the British warship the guerriere and the Java?
the USS Constitution
What American frigate destroyed the British warships the guerriere and java?
the USS Constitution
When did constitution first start?
The heavy frigate, USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) was launched on October 21st, 1797.
Famous American frigate that was larger and heavier than most British ships?
USS Constitution
Is the USconstellation a frigate?
No, the = USS Constellation = is a frigate.
What does the USS Constitution have 3 of?
The USS Constitution is a 3-masted Heavy Frigate. In sailing, the masts (bow to stern) on a square-rigged sailing vessel are the Foremast, Mainmast, and the Mizzenmast.
What famous American frigate was larger and heavier than british ships?
USS Constitution(Old Ironsides)
What was the USS Constitution called?
The ship, the USS Constitution, was nicknamed "Old Ironsides". It was given that name when, during battle against the British Frigate Guerriere, cannonballs seemed to be deflected off the sides of the USS Constitution. One of the crewmen on board the Constitution exclaimed: “Huzza, her sides are made of iron!â€
Did the USS Arizona have canons?
NO, but the USS Arizona had huge guns. 18 in in diameter.
What happen to the guerriere?
The Guerriere, a 38 gun frigate of the French Navy, was captured by the British and recommissioned as the HMS Guerriere. During its fight with the USS Constitution, the Guerriere became badly damaged. The crew was taken aboard the USS Constitution and the Guerriere was set on fire.
What happened to the HMS Guerriere?
The Guerriere, a 38 gun frigate of the French Navy, was captured by the British and recommissioned as the HMS Guerriere. During its fight with the USS Constitution, the Guerriere became badly damaged. The crew was taken aboard the USS Constitution and the Guerriere was set on fire.
How many battles did the uss constitution lose?
USS Constitution was never defeated in battle.
