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Capt Samuel Nicholson was commissioned in 1794 to oversee the building of @USSConstitution in Boston. Because the ship was of a novel design, Nicholson encountered a number of difficulties on the first cruise in 1798. Learn more about Nicholson at https://t.co/GWh21xrRaY
This watercolor and gouache painting, attributed to Italian-born artist Michele Felice Corné and completed about 1803, is the earliest known depiction of @USSConstitution. Learn more and view the painting in detail on our website at https://t.co/x8NnpEyL44
In the 19th century, a ship's company was called to quarters by the beat of a drum skillfully played by a Marine drummer accompanied by a Marine fifer. But what did this sound like? Find the answer on our blog! https://t.co/2OoLnL6sIU
@USSConstitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat, and the Ship's history stretches from 1794 to today. Looking for an important date in USS Constitution history? Check our timline! https://t.co/Y0dQ0tTfnT
Samuel Nicholson was the captain commissioned in 1794 to oversee the building of the frigate @USSConstitution in Boston. Because the ship was of a novel design, Nicholson encountered a number of difficulties on the first cruise in July 1798. Learn more at https://t.co/GWh21xagjq
David Debias, and African American boy from Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, is one of the youngest sailors known to have served aboard @USSConstitution. Read his fascinating story at https://t.co/YGIPyCvYgE #ShareBlackStories
Jesse Williams, a free African American born in Pennsylvania, joined @USSConstitution in 1812 as an ordinary seaman. He served as first sponger for the no. 3 long gun on the gun deck and fought in two battles. Read his full story at https://t.co/tmTksFOIGb #ShareBlackStories
What's it like being a young surgeon aboard @USSConstitution during the War of 1812? Read the story of Amos Evans in our publication "A Healthy Constitution: Dr. Amos Evans, Surgeon, U.S. Navy" at https://t.co/XilTrEzUdJ [Image © Stephen Biesty]
Beekman Verplanck Hoffman served as lieutenant aboard @USSConstitution during the War of 1812. He was the only officer aboard during all 3 of the ship's major victories, and he brought along his pet dog, Guerriere the Terrier. More at https://t.co/FiIRngNumO #MuseumFromHome
David Debias, who grew up on Belknap Street in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, is one of the youngest sailors known to have served aboard @USSConstitution At just 8 years old, he was assigned as servant to a Master's Mate in 1814. Read David's bio at https://t.co/dILjgEMgft