In 1997, USS Constitution, “Old Ironsides,” made history by sailing under her own power for the first time in over a century.

The mighty USS Constitution, arguably the most famous warship in American history — a testament to dauntless courage at sea in the nation's infancy — was launched in Boston on this day in history, Oct ...

The USS Constitution, the pride of the American naval fleet as the young nation fought for its independence yet again, earned its memorable Old Ironsides nickname on this day in history, August 19, ...

BOSTON (WHDH) - The world’s oldest operating ship began another sailing season on Friday. The USS Constitution, celebrating its’ 225th birthday this year, left the Charlestown Navy Yard and circled ...

Oct. 13, 2025 , is a milestone for sailors past and present as the U.S. Navy celebrates its 250th birthday. From battling British ships in the Caribbean, fighting pirates off the Barbary Coast to ...

“I was able to go below decks and see and touch some of the original ribs and the keel that’s still original. That was a really cool experience.” Ryan Miranda The USS Constitution was launched in 1797 ...

Old Ironsides rang in its 225th birthday Friday with a cruise through Boston Harbor in a reunion with its past crew. The U.S.S. Constitution launched in 1797, making it the oldest commissioned ship in ...

THROUGHOUT THE MORNING, THAT THE THEME OF THE PARADE THIS YEAR IS HONORING GREAT WOMEN OF INFLUENCE, AND RIGHT NOW, WE HAVE -- WE ARE HONORING COMMANDER BILLY FARRELL AS THE FIRST WOMAN TO COMMAND THE ...

The USS Constitution Museum is inviting the public to celebrate the 226th birthday of “Old Ironsides” later this month at the Charlestown Navy Yard, museum officials said Friday. The museum is ...

CHARLESTOWN - An elaborate ceremony marked the commissioning of the USS Nantucket in Charlestown on Saturday. The ship is now certified to join the naval fleet and serve in active duty. She sat beside ...

Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston ...