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U. S. Frigate Constitution Original Hull Wood Canon 1927 Plaque Keel Laid 1794

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This is a rare single book end from the 1927 Restoration of the US frigate Constitution. During the major 20th-century overhaul of “Old Ironsides, ” the U. Identifying Markers: Authentic pieces typically feature an embedded metal plaque directly on the base stating: This material was taken from the original hull of the U. Frigate Constitution… (read more)

USS CONSTITUTION United States Navy Frigate Sail Ship KEEL LAID 1797 Newspaper

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(Note: additional images are located below the description). Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 20, 1795 USS Constitution construction begins Laying of the keel – United States Navy A page 3 report under “Federal Frigate” reports the beginning of work on this famous addition to the U. Navy,… (read more)