sealion0101

When the Eagle was in Boston this weekend she docked near the Constitution. There was some visiting between the two crews apparently.

The Constitution stays in port much of the time and when she sails they don't take her very far (so I was told.) The crew from the Constitution likes to have the opportunity to sail on the Eagle because although they know their ship very well they just don't get out on the water as much as they would like. They especially like seeing everything put into action on the Eagle and appreciate the hand-ons opportunity for training.

I forget the reason why the Constitution rarely travels.

I found the above info interesting and wanted to share with other Eagle fans.

Bossf51

I believe it's because the Constitution is basically a museum. It sails VERY RARELY and then only in Boston Harbor. It is not fitted for long-distance travel(at least by today's standards).

Here's some more trivia on "Old Ironsides." One of its captains was a native of nearby(to me) Derby, Conn. He was Commodore Isaac Hull who defeated the British frigate "Guerriere" in a major sea battle of the War of 1812.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Hull

Jamzmom

Very cool. Thanks guys! This prompted me to look at the Eagle's site. I hadn't seen the last two journal entries. There a new one up today. What fun they are having! I also read the new Capt.'s welcome which I hadn't seen. He'll do. LOL

sealion0101

Thanks for the info, Boss. Someday, I think I'd like to go see the turnaround trip the Constitution makes on July 4th. From the pictures it looks like it fires its guns (or cannons?) and the crowd looks manageable.

Jamzmom - aren't we fortunate to have Boss to answer questions and provide insight?