The World's Oldest Commissioned Warship (still afloat*): The USS Constitution

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Published 2023-05-21
Join us for a VIP tour of the USS Constitution in the Boston Harbor with Public Affairs Officer Grant Grady.

View our full tour of Historic Boston here:    • Historic Boston | Revolutionary War, ...  

The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
All Comments (21)
  • @knightwatchman
    I worked for a company that booked the Constitution for a company party. I spent most of that party time wandering around the ship on my own. Best time ever.
  • @cyndiebill6631
    One of the most beautiful ship that ever sailed. ♥️🇺🇸💙
  • @simongrover1819
    Just to clarify, the oldest commissioned warship is HMS Victory, flagship of Admiral Lord Nelson and currently flying the flag of CinC fleet Royal Navy in Portsmouth Hants, UK. Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat! Long May both ships stay around to honour their countries naval services.
  • @patrickreis4499
    Glad to see you do a video about the War of 1812. More 1812!
  • @danielryan9076
    Navy yard in Charlestown Boston. They used to make the rope for the ship's right there . I believe the building that made the rope was a couple football fields long
  • @Grunt802VT
    These past few videos have been brilliant! The production is on point. Very interesting refresher of history for myself. Very much appreciated Semper FI
  • @larrydemaar409
    That was a wonderful tour of a great ship. The tour guide was so informative!
  • @sureshot8399
    The oldest commissioned warship in the world is HMS Victory, flagship of the First Sea Lord of the Royal Navy, launched in 1765, 32 years before USS Constitution, although Victory has been in dry dock for a long time and Constitution is afloat, both have been in constant commission since their respective launches.
  • @eviloverlordsean
    This is by far the best stuff you guys have produced in 4 years. Keep doing this.
  • @Tustyshellback2010
    That was great! You guys should do more War of 1812 videos. It often gets forgotten about.
  • @lawrencemyers3623
    Went aboard Constitution back in 2000. That and walking the decks of USS Cassin Young (a WW2 Fletcher Class DD just a short walk across the Yard) made for a very memorable day.
  • @jasonalexander3080
    Hey this was a very good episode very well put together. I haven't been to see this and it's amazing how much inside looks similar to newer ships
  • @soxbigdog
    Old Ironsides was a field trip every year growing up in Boston, don't think I appreciated it as much then as I would going back now.
  • @metalheadmike774
    Its crazy to think this ship has never been decommissioned. I love it!
  • @billyboblillybob344
    If the navy was looking to cash in on the Constitution, I'd bet sailing it around the US (possibly the world) would attract millions. How awesome would it be to see this vessel cruising into your port...
  • @markleach116
    Great video Chris! They must have cut out the part where you were swabbing the deck! 🤣