Old Ironsides
Americannoun
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The images centered on the 1797 warship USS Constitution, better known as Old Ironsides because, while it sank a British vessel during the War of 1812, its thick, oak hull survived a barrage of cannonballs.
From Seattle Times
Old Ironsides sets sail about seven times a year.
From Washington Times
A woman is taking over as commanding officer of the USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, for the first time in the warship's 224-year history, the Navy announced Tuesday.
From Fox News
It earned the nickname Old Ironsides during the war of 1812, when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off its wooden hull.
From Seattle Times
The First Armored Division, according to the Army’s website, is known as “Old Ironsides.”
From New York Times
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