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Constitution | 2402 | ||
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Old Ironsides | |||
Nominal Guns | 44 | DANFS | |
Nationality | United States of America | ||
Operator | United States Navy | ||
Ordered | 27.3.1794 | ref:740 | |
Keel Laid Down | 1796 | ref:740 | |
Launched | 21.10.1797 | DANFS | |
First Commissioned | 7.1798 | ref:740 | |
How acquired | Purpose built | DANFS | |
Shipyard | Boston - Massachusetts | DANFS | |
Ship Class | United States Class (1796) | DANFS | |
Designed by | Joshua HumphreysAmerican Designer Ship Builder Service 1751 | DANFS | |
Constructor | George ClaghornAmerican Ship Builder Service 1748 | DANFS | |
Category | Fifth Rate | DANFS | |
Ship Type | Frigate | DANFS | |
Sailing Rig | Ship Rigged | DANFS | |
Still in Existance | 21.10.1797 | DANFS |
Fleets | ||||
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Dates | Fleet | Fleet Commander | Source | 1803-1804 | American Mediterranean Squadron 1803-1804 | Edward PrebleAmerican Naval Sailor Service 1761-1807 | 1804-1805 | American Mediterranean Squadron 1804-1805 | Samuel BarronAmerican Naval Sailor Service 1749-1810 | 1805-1806 | American Mediterranean Squadron 1805-1806 | John RodgersAmerican Naval Sailor Service 1798-1837 |