306K views · 10K reactions |  USS Constitution, aka Old Ironsides, fires off a 21-gun salute in Boston Harbor kicking off the season. Launched in 1797, she's the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat. | WCVB Channel 5 Boston | Facebook

11K views · 632 reactions | What do current crew members of USS Constitution do onboard today? Our mission is to promote, preserve, and protect the ship and her rich naval history within the city of Boston and around the country. Are you an eligible Sailor for "Old Ironsides" and interested in becoming part of the crew? Contact your detailer and NCC Watkins at genell.m.watkins.mil@us.navy.mil. HUZZAH! | USS Constitution | Facebook

25K views · 1.6K reactions | New Year, same keel! Construction for USS Constitution started in 1794. The keel, made of 4 massive planks of New Jersey white oak, was the first part of the ship to be constructed. USS Constitution's keel today is the same one which was laid over 225 years ago. | USS Constitution | Facebook