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On this day in 1812, the
defeats HMS Guerriere off Nova Scotia. The engagement earns the American frigate the nickname "Old Ironsides" after British cannon balls rebound off its hull.

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2020-08-19

The design process of Ironsides.
1) Initial sketch, based off "girls in big coats and small skirts": a motif a friend said they like. Intended to be a hunter of sorts.
2) Another iteration, with more detail.
3) Latest version.
4) Sketch of Ironsides with Arm Cannons MKII.

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2020-07-06

HMS Britannia (1762) passing Mt. Edgcumbe in Plymouth Sound. She participated in the Battle of Cape Spartel, Genoa, Cape St. Vincent and Trafalgar. She was known as Old Ironsides long before USS Constitution.
Painting by John Thomas Serres (1759-1825).
https://t.co/qud0inkF0L

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2020-06-12

yeah i made quill into a bnha hero so what

The Ironworks Hero: Lockjaw!
Quirk: Ironsides
Lockjaw can focus and turn specific portions of her body into iron, making her impenetrable in that area!

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2019-11-23

The attacked Tripoli for the third time in 1804. These attacks were part of "Old Ironsides" effort to force Pasha Yusuf Karamanli to sue for peace and release the crew of Philadelphia, which had been destroyed in February 1804 by Captain Stephen Decatur.

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2019-08-26

On this day in 1812, the

defeats HMS Guerriere off Nova Scotia. The engagement earns the American frigate the nickname "Old Ironsides" after British cannon balls rebound off its hull.

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2019-08-19

The chase of the USS Constitution – in July 1812 Old Ironsides was in trouble, pursued by a large Royal Navy squadron in a calm. By ditching her water, some guns, and a lot of towing she managed to escape. Picture by Anton Fischer

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2019-04-09

206 years ago, engaged and defeated and earned her nickname One of our crew members saw a cannonball hit her, make a dent in her side, then fall into the sea. He then cried out, "Huzzah! Her sides are made of iron!"

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2018-08-20

“Huzza! Her sides are made of iron!” earned her nickname “Old Ironsides” during the War of 1812, which was declared 206 years ago today. Click the link to learn more about America’s Ship of State. https://t.co/bXXGrrxCUn

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2018-06-18

At this week’s History & Interpretation Training ’s crew learns about sails, rigging & maneuvering from our historian Carl and historian Margherita. Wonder what it was like sailing in battle in 1812? The crew of “Old Ironsides” is prepared to answer!

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2018-02-14