March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution

[Arlo]

On March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution, which had launched in 1797. In July 1931, amid a 21-gun salute, USS Constitution is recommissioned and sails on a tour of 90 US ports along three coasts.

via US Naval History Buffs FB group

[turt21]

I thought this was sunk in a hurricane a couple years back?

[Arlo]

I thought this was sunk in a hurricane a couple years back?

No. She's still active.

[Spikes]

Saw her last year on display in Boston on the 4th. Pretty awesome experience.

[Shuffler]

Beautiful ship

[The Fugitive]

No. She's still active.

and still in service I believe. <S>

[FBDragon]

I'm working on the model of the ship now, the big one no doubt

[Volron]

and still in service I believe. <S>

If what I read is correct, she's a fully active ship; just like CVN-78 Gerald R. Ford for example.


Makes me wonder though, do those who serve on the USS Constitution get "ribbed" about it?

[Shuffler]

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Makes me wonder though, do those who serve on the USS Constitution get "ribbed" about it? </snip>

I seriously doubt anyone gets prodded for being stationed on history.

[Arlo]

If what I read is correct, she's a fully active ship; just like CVN-78 Gerald R. Ford for example.


Makes me wonder though, do those who serve on the USS Constitution get "ribbed" about it?

I suppose they could. I never, personally, met anyone, officer or enlisted, who did to the best of my knowledge. Granted, I was an airdale and I traveled in different circles. They receive a ceremonial service ribbon but that can be earned for other things, as well. 

But, yeah, there are stupid people in the Navy that say and do stupid things just like in the civilian world so I can picture it.

[The Fugitive]

If what I read is correct, she's a fully active ship; just like CVN-78 Gerald R. Ford for example.


Makes me wonder though, do those who serve on the USS Constitution get "ribbed" about it?

Naw, that was one of the "easy" services. I think there is a limit on how long you can serve on that ship. I was on the Eisenhower and got to "serve" as an aid to the recruiters in my home town for a few weeks. The recruiters were full Navy as well and theirs was an easy job, and limited. Where as serving on a ship can go on forever! 

If I remember right from the last time I was there, the Navy personnel are more like tour guides and the actual service on the ship is by preservationists that take care of the ship.

[Arlo]

(I, too, participated in the Hometown Area Recruiting Program [HARP] and would be loath to compare serving on the U.S.S. Constitution as equivalent and 'easy.')

[The Fugitive]

(I, too, participated in the Hometown Area Recruiting Program [HARP] and would be loath to compare serving on the U.S.S. Constitution as equivalent and 'easy.')

As compared to working on an warship in far more active service than the "Constitution" yes it is "easy" service. Also, by your comments my guess is you have never been part of a PR program.

......and again, arguing just for the sake of arguing.

[Arlo]

As compared to working on an warship in far more active service than the "Constitution" yes it is "easy" service. Also, by your comments my guess is you have never been part of a PR program.

......and again, arguing just for the sake of arguing.

Ease up there, big fella. Your service on the Ike is just fine. I had easy duty compared to such in my P-3 squadron. Again, I also volunteered for HARP - that was like 'leave.' I find that comparison to HARP duty and serving on the Constitution worth arguing about. Our opinions there obviously differ (neither of us having pulled duty on the Constitution). Try to get less offended or as easily. 

[The Fugitive]

No, I have never served aboard the USS Constitution, but I have been there a number of times and talked with many of those serving aboard the ship.  I get offended by your "I know better than all" attitude. Talking with these guys I know they look at it as "easy" time in the service, much like I looked at my time with the recruiters. Just stop arguing a point for the sake of arguing.