USS Constitution: The Oldest Commissioned Warship Still Afloat
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Summary
The USS Constitution, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the oldest commissioned ship still afloat in the world. Commissioned by George Washington to protect American merchant ships, it was launched in 1797 after three years of construction and three launch attempts. The ship is most notable for its involvement in the War of 1812 and is part of Boston's Freedom Trail, serving as a major historical attraction.
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The USS Constitution was commissioned by George Washington to protect America's merchant ships.
After three years of construction and three launch attempts the ship was finally launched in 1797.
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