From Old Modern Handicrafts. This is museum-quality, FULLY ASSEMBLED replica of the U. Constellation, the last sail-only warship designed and built by the U. This is an “Exclusive Edition” where the model has a unique serial number etched into the hull. For those interested the history of the shup is as follows. Constellation was the first to be commissioned. Constellation was built at Harris Creek Shipyard in Baltimore’s Fells Point and launched on 7 September 1797, just as the United States entered the Quasi-War with France. In February 1800 Constellation fought a night encounter with the frigate La Vengeance of 54 guns. Constellation was victorious after a five-hour battle. Since the encounter, Constellations incredible speed and power inspired the French to nickname her the “Yankee Racehorse”.