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Title: March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution
Post by: Arlo on March 04, 2020, 01:27:59 PM
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.
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? :headscratch:
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.
Title: Re: March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution
Post by: The Fugitive on March 08, 2020, 04:15:25 PM
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? :headscratch:
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.
Title: Re: March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution
Post by: Arlo on March 08, 2020, 04:24:13 PM
(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.')
Title: Re: March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution
Post by: The Fugitive on March 08, 2020, 09:20:58 PM
(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.
Title: Re: March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution
Post by: Arlo on March 08, 2020, 09:57:58 PM
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. :aok
Title: Re: March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution
Post by: The Fugitive on March 08, 2020, 10:07:24 PM
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.
Title: Re: March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution
Post by: Arlo on March 08, 2020, 10:24:10 PM
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.
Erg. Peace.
Title: Re: March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution
Post by: SIM on March 10, 2020, 07:54:50 PM
Easy? Yes Sir, the brown shoe navy had it easy............
Serving on a tincan is a different world enirely...... :bolt:
Title: Re: March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution
Post by: DREDIOCK on March 15, 2020, 02:11:13 PM
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.
She has always been my favorite. I just wish it was easier to find a decent shot like the first and third that was posted without having modern vessels around her. See her as she was seen back i the day. Modern boats just ruin the shot unless its your boat that in it.
Title: Re: March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution
Post by: Arlo on March 15, 2020, 03:04:19 PM
USS Constitution being used as a barracks in 1905.
Title: Re: March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution
Post by: DREDIOCK on March 15, 2020, 04:08:27 PM
Speaking of old ships. Is there anyone else who has always though that the story of the USS Bonhomme Richard vs the HMS Serapis would make a fantastic movie?
For those that dont know. that is the engagement where John Paul Jones upon having been asked to surrender responded with "I have not yet begun to fight"
Title: Re: March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution
Post by: Gman on March 15, 2020, 04:34:22 PM
Just read "Six Frigates" a couple months ago by Ian Toll - Excellent book on this ship and her 5 sisters (more or less), which essentially began the USN. Love to see the USS Constitution one of these days...
Title: Re: March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution
Post by: Arlo on March 17, 2020, 04:58:35 PM
Title: Re: March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution
Post by: Arlo on March 17, 2020, 05:00:47 PM
Title: Re: March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution
Post by: Arlo on March 17, 2020, 05:01:58 PM
Title: Re: March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution
Post by: Arlo on March 17, 2020, 05:03:06 PM
Title: Re: March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution
Post by: Arlo on March 17, 2020, 05:11:44 PM
Title: Re: March 4, 1925, Congress authorizes the restoration of frigate USS Constitution
Post by: streakeagle on March 18, 2020, 08:11:01 PM
I would love to see her fully restored and sail fully rigged to show off her speed. My all-time favorite ship.