See an animation short on the building and launch of the USS Constitution, long retired from battle, she is still manned by active duty US Navy sailors on special assignment. For over 223 years, the ship has been integral to maritime history and can explored in Boston Harbor.

Can’t make it to Boston? The USS Constitution Museum provides a lot of remote resources for you to explore from home.

This post is part of the Oak Bluffs Library’s 5th annual Maritime Month in honor of Gordon Goodwin. Video shared with permission from © USS Constitution Museum @USSConstitutionMuseum @usscm Interested in more videos, the education series, or pictures of artifacts? See the museum’s website – https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/

Animation of the building of “Old Ironsides” : https://www.youtube.com/embed/LHlKKExA7h0