Uss Constitution: Wooden Ship Model

USS Constitution: Wooden Ship Model

The most celebrated ship in US history, the USS Constitution was launched in 1797.

USS Constitution: Wooden Ship Model

Where appropriate, all scale ship models are constructed with hardwood using the plank-on-frame technique and built to scale using ships' drawings. The models use cotton sails and rigging and in the case of the larger vessels are suitable for use as exhibits in galleries or museums. Many models are available in Large and Small sizes with both versions offering the same level of detail.

Stocks of most models are held but you should allow up to 8 weeks for some of the larger models. If you have specific enquiries for other ships, please contact us. Models are shipped all over the world in secure packaging at very reasonable prices.

In any event, if you have any queries, please contact us by mail or call us by telephone and we will be pleased to help.

Length (cm)	Width (cm)	Height (cm)	Size	Type	Nation	Year	Detail
100	35	73		Frigate	USA	1797
7	30	70	Small	Frigate	USA	1797	Cross-section
14	50	140	Large	Frigate	USA	1797	Cross-section

USS Constitution: Ship's History

Original specifications: Type: Frigate (3 m); Dimensions (L/B/D): 53.3 x 13.3 x 6.9 m; Hull: Wood; Complement: 450, Armament: 32 x 24 pounder, 20 x 32 pounder, 2 x 24 pounder; Designers: Joshua Humphreys, Josiah Fox, William Doughty; Built: Edmund Hartt, Boston, MA, USA; Year: 1797

The USS Constitution's first assignment was in the West Indies, where she captured a number of smaller vessels around 1801.

Her next assignment was in the Mediterranean, where USS Constitution was successful in forcing the deys (rulers) of Algiers and Tunis to sign a treaty exempting American ships from tribute payments.

In 1810, commanded by Isaac Hull, USS Constitution joined the North Atlantic Squadron.

On 19 August, 1812, she encountered the Guerriere commanded by Captain James Dacres, a willing combatant. Whilst Guerriere opened fire at long range, Captain Hull closed the range and at a distance of half a pistol shot he gave the order to fire. Twenty-five minutes later, the dismantled Guerriere was wallowing in the high seas, so shattered that Hull ordered her to be blown up.

It was during this battle that USS Constitution earned her nickname 'Old Ironsides' after shots were seen bouncing off her hull and she returned to Boston and to a nation thrilled with the stunning victory.

The next combat in 1812 was against HMS Java under Captain Harry Lambert when USS Constitution's overwhelming firepower and superior gunnery reduced the Java to a mastless hull. Like the Guerriere, she had to be blown up because she was so badly damaged.

In December 1814, USS Constitution slipped the British blockade and sailed into action against HMS Cyane and Levant off Madeira. Both ships were taken as prizes although Levant was re-captured by the British. USS Constitution once again arrived in New York with a whole nation rejoicing in her victories, in the process becoming the most celebrated ship in the US Navy.

In 1830, USS Constitution was saved from the scrapyard after a public outcry, emerging from her re-build in 1835 and sailing on various expeditions including a 29-month circumnavigation of the world.

Re-built in 1870, USS Constitution sailed again as a training ship until 1881, after which she was used as a receiving ship. In 1897, she was brought to Boston for preservation and made an extended goodwill voyage in 1931-1934, being towed to 76 ports along the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Coasts.

Maintained as a museum ship in Boston, the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned ship in the US Navy, and the oldest commissioned warship in the world. She leaves her dock for a turnaround cruise in Boston Harbour every 4th of July.

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