# otd ussconstitution hmsguerriere ironsides

This day in 1812: the USS Constitution soundly defeated the HMS Guerriere, earning the nickname "Old Ironsides." It was 1 of the first American victories of the war & very significant to the public. The Constitution is still afloat today & is the oldest naval vessel in the world.

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2022-08-20

challenged me to make a custom figure of his character, IRONSIDES. I took a crack at it, and came up with a fun little toy.

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2022-06-13

Join , , and the Museum this Saturday, July 17 from 6-8:30pm for the "Charlestown Navy Yard Summer Concert Series," featuring Hallelujah the Hills! This free concert will be held in the Navy Yard next to "Old Ironsides."

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2021-07-13

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

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