Description: An original 8x10.5" vintage photo acquired as part of a collection of U.S. Navy photos from an estate lot. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.Photo OverviewThe photo shows the USS Constitution, also known as "Old Ironsides," navigating through Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. This image captures the War of 1812 era frigate during a foggy day on its semi-annual turn-around cruise on June 23, 1971. This practice was carried out to prevent the ship from warping due to winds and tides. The ship, with its iconic checkered pattern along the hull, appears majestic on the calm waters.The USS Constitution is one of the oldest commissioned naval vessels afloat and played a significant role during the War of 1812. Her nickname, "Old Ironsides," was earned when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off her thick wooden hull. As an important piece of American naval history, the vessel still serves as a museum ship berthed in Boston and remains part of the U.S. Navy to this day.Text PresentDEPARTMENT OF DEFENSESTILL MEDIA RECORDS CENTERWASHINGTON, D.C. 20374-1681SDAN: K-90170 DATE: 23 Jun 1971SAVRIN: SERVICE ID:PHOTOGRAPHER: PH2 Karl G. ZettelBoston Harbor, Mass...A port bow view of the War of1812 era frigate USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides")during its semi-annual turn around "cruise." Theship, still on active Navy rolls, is turned around atits pier every six months to keep wind and tides fromwarping her.OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)Condition: Good to fair vintage condition Please see photos.
Price: 27 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-22T19:05:38.000Z
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: frigate, Old Ironsides, naval history, museum ship, War of 1812
Theme: maritime, history, nautical, militaria
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1971
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 8x10.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
