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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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Did the US ship Old Ironsides have hemp ropes?
YES!
What is the hoped for end of the ship in old ironsides?
The hope that is mentioned in the poem entitled Old Ironsides written by Oliver Wendell Holmes is that the ship not be completely dismantled and turned into scrap metal.
What name did the people give to the good ship constitution?
"Old Ironsides"
What were the names of the American warships in the War of 1812?
There were numerous warships during the War of 1812. The most famous was the USS Constitution nicknamed "Old Ironsides."
What ship nicknammed Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 is the oldest vessel still commissioned in the US Navy?
The USS Constitution is the oldest comissioned ship in the US Navy. The USS Constitution is "Old Ironsides" and is the oldest ship still commissioned by the U.S. Navy.
Why was she nicknamed Old Ironsides?
The ship USS Constitution got the nickname Old Ironsides because the ship had iron plating in the hull. The ship was used during the Civil War.
Nicknamed for the us warship constitution?
Old Ironsides
What was the nickname of the ship the constitution?
Old Ironsides
What was the nickname given to the ship constitution?
Old Ironsides
What is the diffance between ironside and ironsides?
Ironside refers to the style of ship and/or its structure. Ironsides is a nickname bestowed on the USS Constitution, although usually preceded by Old as in Old Ironsides.
Did the US ship Old Ironsides have hemp ropes?
YES!
What is the hoped for end of the ship in old ironsides?
The hope that is mentioned in the poem entitled Old Ironsides written by Oliver Wendell Holmes is that the ship not be completely dismantled and turned into scrap metal.
What was the most important ship in war of 1812?
Old Ironsides was the most famous ship
What name did the people give to the good ship constitution?
"Old Ironsides"
What were the names of the American warships in the War of 1812?
There were numerous warships during the War of 1812. The most famous was the USS Constitution nicknamed "Old Ironsides."
What does the ship symbolize in old ironsides?
In "Old Ironsides," the ship symbolizes the enduring spirit of the United States and its resilience. The ship represents American strength and pride, as well as the nation's ability to overcome challenges and stand firm in the face of adversity.
What was old Ironsides powered by?
Sails. It's a square-rigged sailing ship.
