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What is the nickname of the American warship USS Constitution?
The nickname is "Old Ironsides" for its tough oak timbers.The USS Constitution famously sank the British warship HMS Guerriere in the War of 1812."Old Ironsides" is the nickname for the warship USS Constitution.
What is the nickname of the West Virginia battleship?
The USS West Virginia (BB-48) was known as the "Wee Vee".
Which ship was nicknamed Old Ironsides?
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.
What American battleship sank a Japanese battleship?
The USS Wisconsin.
What battleship sank in Havana Harbor?
The USS Maine exploded and sank in Havana Harbor. It precipitated the US and Spain into the Spanish-American War.
What is the nickname of the American warship USS Constitution?
The nickname is "Old Ironsides" for its tough oak timbers.The USS Constitution famously sank the British warship HMS Guerriere in the War of 1812."Old Ironsides" is the nickname for the warship USS Constitution.
What was the nickname given to the American battleship the Constitution?
Old Ironsides.
What is the nickname of the West Virginia battleship?
The USS West Virginia (BB-48) was known as the "Wee Vee".
Which ship was nicknamed Old Ironsides?
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.
What American battleship sank a Japanese battleship?
The USS Wisconsin.
What battleship sank in Havana Harbor?
The USS Maine exploded and sank in Havana Harbor. It precipitated the US and Spain into the Spanish-American War.
WHAT is the oldest battleship still in use?
Battleship USS North Carolina
Where is the Uss Alabama Battleship Commission in Spanish Fort Alabama located?
The address of the Uss Alabama Battleship Commission is: 2703 Battleship Pkwy Spanish Fort, AL 36527
What is the phone number of the Uss Alabama Battleship Commission in Spanish Fort Alabama?
The phone number of the Uss Alabama Battleship Commission is: 251-433-2703. What is the web address of the Uss Alabama Battleship Commission in Spanish Fort Alabama?"
Whose nickname was old ironside?
uss constitution it was a boat. Cannonballs just bounced of of its WOODEN sides.
What was the battleship that Japan surrendered on?
USS Missouri.
What is the web address of the Uss Alabama Battleship Commission in Spanish Fort Alabama?
The web address of the Uss Alabama Battleship Commission is: http://www.ussalabama.com
