Friday 5 February 2021

AdamC: Gallery of Ancestors USS Constitution (35 Points)

I asked before if a ship can be a hero now here are two more questions can a ship be an ancestor? A further question can an ancestor still be around?

USS Constitution is undoubtedly my favorite ship of the age of the sail(I suspect she's at the top of a lot of people's list). One of the original six American Frigates that in a very real way got US Navy going. 
Here you can see the details of her stern. Constitution's career began in the Quasi-War and then Barbary war she gave good if unremarkable service in both. 
Then came the War of 1812. Constitution started the war by escaping a British squadron on her first cruise. On her next cruise she encountered HMS Guerriere and battered her into a wreck. She went on to defeat HMS Java and then HMS Cyane and HMS Levant.  Other ships did good service in the War of 1812 but none had a record like Constitution. That record became the foundation for the United States Navy we know she's the spiritual ancestor of every ship in that fleet today and she's still afloat you can visit her in Boston and I have many times. 
Points Constitution is classes a frigate so 15 points plus another 20 for the room.  The minions can add any additional points for the rigging and flags. 



7 comments:

  1. I'm not much of an ship person, but these ships of yours are really nice.

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  2. Excellent job on Old Ironsides. I have visited her too and she’s well worth the trip, especially as you can combine it with a visit to Breeds Hill within an easy walk.

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  3. Good old Ironside, a must for any Napoleonic collection 👍
    Regards KenR

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  4. I would love to come aboard some day.

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