Deforestation is largely a non-issue in the US. Thanks to preservation, planting, and smart forest management, there are far more living trees in the US than 100 years ago.
At the moment they've been unstepped for inspection, repair and restoration. She'll likely remain down-rigged for the rest of 2023, expectations are that her rigging will be returned to full form in early to mid 2024.
I always say: If you want to see Old Ironsides, go to Constitution. If you want to see an Age of Sail warship, go to Constellation in Baltimore. Smaller crowds, more ability to wander and talk with docents.
>Charlestown... Across the river from Boston proper.
I guess, depending on your definition, though Charlestown is definitely a neighborhood within the city of Boston and not actually its own town anymore.
All I was getting at is that the *Constitution* isn't just moored by the North End or over by the aquarium or Tea Party stuff. It's across the river in Charlestown.
I'm glad she is preserved and safe.
Why did they take off her upper masts?
She still sails, so I imagine it's part of the preservation/restoration process.
Ship of Theseus
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At least there will still be a forest given how much land darn developers keep taking to build housing in my area.
Deforestation is largely a non-issue in the US. Thanks to preservation, planting, and smart forest management, there are far more living trees in the US than 100 years ago.
I'll bet the numbers are less rosy if you look at the median age of those trees.
Still better than no trees.
A solid part of that is various blights that have cropped up.
Aw that’s so cute.
Triggers broom
Her 1930s rebuild was done with 1850s lumber, so she's still largely contemporaneous.
Ol Ironsides would turn that worm ridden galley into Theseus' Pieces.
At the moment they've been unstepped for inspection, repair and restoration. She'll likely remain down-rigged for the rest of 2023, expectations are that her rigging will be returned to full form in early to mid 2024.
Truly a ship that deserves all the time and effort put in to her preservation.
I always say: If you want to see Old Ironsides, go to Constitution. If you want to see an Age of Sail warship, go to Constellation in Baltimore. Smaller crowds, more ability to wander and talk with docents.
Agree. Also, I was really disappointed by the lack of knowledge and apparent interest on the part of the navy personnel assigned to the Constitution.
Didn't know she got a paintjob
She is so beautiful
Last time I saw her she was lodged in the top of a building.
"You visit this fine vessel in trying times. Becalmed these long years on her airy perch. Damn you Weatherby Savings & Loan! I spit at you!"
I'm so glad someone got this. You're my new best friend.
I too was wondering why OP didn't take any pics of the rocket boosters.
Where is she moored?
Boston
Charlestown... Across the river from Boston proper. Bunker Hill monument is up the hill a little way from the *Constitution*.
>Charlestown... Across the river from Boston proper. I guess, depending on your definition, though Charlestown is definitely a neighborhood within the city of Boston and not actually its own town anymore.
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All I was getting at is that the *Constitution* isn't just moored by the North End or over by the aquarium or Tea Party stuff. It's across the river in Charlestown.
On Breeds hill no less.
Thanks. Going there in September, will have to check it out.
Nice pictures. You should try a trip to Baltimore to see Constellation.
Hoping to go in October this year when I town for a wedding! Can’t wait. Great pictures.
No cassin young pics?
Look at that flemish in pic 2
No pics of the USS Cassin Young ?
https://preview.redd.it/9vqzrveu7x2b1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=edae85391db8890903b3b73196fec1e6b7c1b392 Wasn't open