This book describes the consruction of the USS Constitution in 1798, the pivotal role it played in the War of 1812, and its years as a training ship for the US Naval Academy. It also describes more recent efforts to restore the ship and put it on display in Boston. |
Author: David G. Fitz-enz Title: Old Ironsides: Eagle of the Sea Series: n/a First Published by: Taylor Trade Publications Place: Format: Date: 2005 ISBN-10: 1-589791-60-6 ISBN-13: 978-1589791602 |