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USS Constitution

The Robert M. Cieri USS Constitution Photograph Collection

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Image Description
Barbary Pirates and War of 1812
	USS Constitution in the Harbor at Tripoli, 1803 during operations against the Barbary States. Original painting by Gordon Grant. Published by Colourpicture Publishing Co. Boston, MA.
	USS Constitution as she appeared in 1812. Published by Colourpicture Publishing Co. Boston, MA.
	*Constitution, Captain Issac Hull, had just returned from foreign service when the War of 1812 was declared. In this scene she is being pursued by HMS Shanon, Captain Broke, HMS Guerriere*, Captain Dacres, and three more English vessels, portraying one of the most remarkable naval retreats ever recorded. Published by Colourpicture Publishing Co. Boston, MA.
	USS Constitution, commanded by Captain Issac Hull, defeating HMS Guerriere, 19 August 1812. During the battle with *Guerriere, an American seaman, observing that the enemy's shot failed to penetrate the Constitution's side, shouted: "Huzza!. Her sides are made of iron!" Since that day the Constitution* has been affectionately known as *"Old Ironsides"*. Original painting by Gordon Grant. Published by Colourpicture Publishing Co. Boston, MA.
	USS Constitution, commanded by Commodore William Bainbridge, defeating HMS Java, 29 December 1812. off the coast of Brazil . Original painting by Gordon Grant. Published by Colourpicture Publishing Co. Boston, MA.
	USS Constitution, commanded by Captain Charles Stewart, defeating HMS Cyane and HMS Levant, 20 February 1815. *Constitution* engaged both of the enemy ships at the same time. Both were captured as prizes. This was the Constitution's last action. Original painting by Gordon Grant. Published by Colourpicture Publishing Co. Boston, MA.
	Stern view of *Constitution* under full sail. Published by United Art Co. Boston, MA.
Receiving Ship 1894 to 1905
	*Constitution* at Portsmouth Navy Yard, New Hampshire, circa 1890.
	*Constitution* at Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA., 1900.
	Stern view of *Constitution* at Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA., 1900.
	*Constitution* as a receiving ship before being partially restored for use as a national museum at Charleston Navy Yard, Boston, MA. 1905. It would be 20 years before she was fully restored.
	*Constitution* at Charleston Navy Yard, Boston, MA. 1905. © 1905 Detroit Publishing Co.
	*Constitution* at Charleston Navy Yard, Boston, MA. 13 July 1906.
Restoration 1905 - 1931
	*Constitution* at Boston, MA., July 1916.
	*Constitution* underway off Boston, MA. in 1916.
	*Constitution* moored at Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA., circa 1920.
	Constitution (IX-21) gun deck, circa 1930s.
	One of Constitution (IX-21)'s 24 pound long guns.
	One of Constitution (IX-21) gun deck.
	Constitution (IX-21)'s spare deck. Published by Colourpicture Publishing Co. Boston, MA.
	Stern view of Constitution (IX-21) circa 1930s. Published by Colourpicture Publishing Co. Boston, MA.
	Stern view of Constitution (IX-21) circa 1930s.
	Constitution (IX-21) underway off Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA. circa 1930s. Published by Colourpicture Publishing Co. Boston, MA.
National Tour 1931-34
	Constitution (IX-21) at Portsmouth, N.H., 4 July 1931.
	Constitution (IX-21) at Portsmouth, N.H., 4 July 1931.
	Constitution (IX-21) at Portsmouth, N.H., 4 July 1931.
	Constitution (IX-21) at Portsmouth, N.H., 4 July 1931.
	Constitution (IX-21) at Bath, ME., 14 July 1931.
	Constitution (IX-21) at Los Angeles, CA. circa February 1933.
	Waiting in line to see Constitution (IX-21) at Los Angeles, CA., 27 February 1933.
	Constitution (IX-21) departing Los Angeles, CA., 27 February 1933.
	Constitution (IX-21) at Long Beach, CA., 13 March 1933.
	Constitution (IX-21) at San Francisco, CA., 7 April 1933.
	Constitution (IX-21) underway in Puget Sound, WA., 13 July 1933.
	Postal Cover welcoming Constitution (IX-21) to Oakland CA., 15 to 29 September 1933.
	Constitution (IX-21) moored pierside in 1933, place unknown.
	Constitution (IX-21) at St. Petersburg, FL, 23 April 1934.
Modern Era 1934 to Present
	Constitution (IX-21) moored at Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA., 1958.
	Constitution (IX-21) moored at Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA. with the Bunker Hill Monument in the background.
	Constitution (IX-21)'s annual turn around, date unknown.
	*Constitution* moored at Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA., 23 June 1987. Note the Bunker Hill Monument in the background.
	"Navy Times" article In the Spotlight - *Constitution*, 8 June 1987.
	*Constitution* underway in Boston Harbor, 1995. US Navy Public Affairs Photo.