Boston (May 24, 2021) USS Constitution Commanding Officer Cmdr. John Benda poses for a photo with acting Mayor of Boston Kim Janey. USS Constitution, is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ship’s mission of promoting the Navy’s history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk/Released)
| Date Taken: | 05.24.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 05.24.2021 11:28 |
| Photo ID: | 6660219 |
| VIRIN: | 210524-N-YT019-1085 |
| Resolution: | 2464x1640 |
| Size: | 918.45 KB |
| Location: | CHARLESTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS, US |
| Web Views: | 17 |
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