USS Constitution
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USS Constitution (IX-21) (1925 - 1975)
USS Old Constitution (IX-21) (1921 - 1925)
USS Old Constitution (1917 - 1921)
USF Constitution (1798 - 1917)

The Robert M. Cieri USS Constitution Photograph Collection

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Image Description
Barbary Pirates and War of 1812
	USF 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.
	USF Constitution as she appeared in 1812. Published by Colourpicture Publishing Co. Boston, MA.
	USF 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.
	USF 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.
	USF 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.
	USF 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 USF 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
	USF Constitution at Boston, MA., July 1916.
	USF Constitution under way off Boston, MA. in 1916.
	USF Old Constitution moored at Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA., circa 1920.
	USF Constitution gun deck, circa 1930s.
	One of USF Constitution's 24 pound long guns.
	One of USS Constitution gun deck.
	Constitution (IX-21)'s spare deck. Published by Colourpicture Publishing Co. Boston, MA.
	Stern view of USF Constitution circa 1930s. Published by Colourpicture Publishing Co. Boston, MA.
	Stern view of USF Constitution circa 1930s.
	USF Constitution under way off Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA. circa 1930s. Published by Colourpicture Publishing Co. Boston, MA.
National Tour 1931-34
	USF Constitution at Portsmouth, N.H., 4 July 1931.
	USF Constitution at Portsmouth, N.H., 4 July 1931.
	USF Constitution at Portsmouth, N.H., 4 July 1931.
	USF Constitution at Portsmouth, N.H., 4 July 1931.
	USF Constitution at Bath, ME., 14 July 1931.
	USF Constitution at Los Angeles, CA. circa February 1933.
	Waiting in line to see USF Constitution at Los Angeles, CA., 27 February 1933.
	USF Constitution departing Los Angeles, CA., 27 February 1933.
	USF Constitution at Long Beach, CA., 13 March 1933.
	USF Constitution at San Francisco, CA., 7 April 1933. The ship moored aft of Constitution is USS Grebe (AM-43). Grebe was the tow ship for Constitution's 1933 tour of Northern California.
	USF Constitution underway in Puget Sound, WA., 13 July 1933.
	Postal Cover welcoming USF Constitution to Oakland CA., 15 to 29 September 1933.
	USF Constitution at St. Petersburg, FL, 23 April 1934.
Modern Era 1934 to Present
	USS Constitution (IX-21) moored at Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA., 1958.
	USS Constitution (IX-21) moored at Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA. with the Bunker Hill Monument in the background.
	USS Constitution (IX-21)'s annual turn around, date unknown.
	USS 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 - USS Constitution, 8 June 1987.
	USS Constitution underway in Boston Harbor, 1995. US Navy Public Affairs Photo.

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