U.S.F. CONSTITUTION - IN HARBOR OF TRIPOLI - POST CARD

Description: FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: A vintage Post Card, from a time that was so long ago *** U.S. FRIGATE CONSTITUTION *** "OLD IRONSIDES" - IN HARBOR OF TRIPOLI, 1803 This auction is for a wonderful vintage: Post Card; of a fantastic painting by Gordon Grant of the U.S Frigate Constitution aka "Old Ironsides," in the harbor of Tripoli in 1803. As Flagship of our Mediterranean squadron from 1803 to 1805 during our operations against the barbary States. Just a bit of information regarding the: U.S.S. Frigate Constitution:USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, is a wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate of the United States Navy. She is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat. She was launched in 1797, one of six original frigates authorized for construction by the Naval Act of 1794 and the third constructed. The name "Constitution" was among ten names submitted to President George Washington by Secretary of War Timothy Pickering in March of 1795 for the frigates that were to be constructed. Joshua Humphreys designed the frigates to be the young Navy's capital ships, and so Constitution and her sister ships were larger and more heavily armed and built than standard frigates of the period. She was built at Edmund Hartt's shipyard in the North End of Boston, Massachusetts. Her first duties were to provide protection for American merchant shipping during the Quasi-War with France and to defeat the Barbary pirates in the First Barbary War.Constitution is most noted for her actions during the War of 1812 against the United Kingdom, when she captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five British warships: HMS Guerriere, Java, Pictou, Cyane, and Levant. The battle with Guerriere earned her the nickname "Old Ironsides" and public adoration that has repeatedly saved her from scrapping. She continued to serve as flagship in the Mediterranean and African squadrons, and she circled the world in the 1840s. During the American Civil War, she served as a training ship for the United States Naval Academy. She carried American artwork and industrial displays to the Paris Exposition of 1878.Constitution was retired from active service in 1881 and served as a receiving ship until being designated a museum ship in 1907. In 1934, she completed a three-year, 90-port tour of the nation. She sailed under her own power for her 200th birthday in 1997, and again in August 2012 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of her victory over Guerriere.Constitution's stated mission today is to promote understanding of the Navy's role in war and peace through educational outreach, historical demonstration, and active participation in public events as part of the Naval History & Heritage Command. As a fully commissioned Navy ship, her crew of 60 officers and sailors participate in ceremonies, educational programs, and special events while keeping her open to visitors year round and providing free tours. The officers and crew are all active-duty Navy personnel, and the assignment is considered to be special duty. She is usually berthed at Pier 1 of the former Charlestown Navy Yard at one end of Boston's Freedom Trail.And her: Armament:Constitution was rated as a 44-gun frigate, but she often carried more than 50 guns at a time. Ships of this era had no permanent battery of guns such as those of modern Navy ships. The guns and cannons were designed to be completely portable and often were exchanged between ships as situations warranted. Each commanding officer outfitted armaments to his liking, taking into consideration factors such as the overall weight of stores, complement of personnel aboard, and planned routes to be sailed. Consequently, the armaments on ships changed often during their careers, and records of the changes were not generally kept.During the War of 1812, Constitution's battery of guns typically consisted of 30 long 24-pounder (11 kg) cannons, with 15 on each side of the gun deck. Another 22 guns were deployed on the spar deck, 11 per side, each a short 32-pounder (15 kg) carronade. Four chase guns were also positioned, two each at the stern and bow. All of the guns aboard Constitution have been replicas since her 1927–1931 restoration. Most were cast in 1930, but two carronades on the spar deck were cast in 1983. A modern 40 mm (1.6 in) saluting gun was hidden inside the forward long gun on each side during her 1973–1976 restoration in order to restore the capability of firing ceremonial salut Condition is as follows: A nice vintage Post Card. There is minor edge wear as well as lightly touched corners. There is also some, some light age related toning, to the paper, on the reverse. Approximate Dimensions are as follows: 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" Please take a look at the provided photographs, for a better view of the written description. PLEASE READ Please complete checkout before making payment, it will make this whole process, much easier . Per eBay's direction we are allowed to offer one method for payment: That method is: PayPal. If this method is a hardship for you, then please contact us for accepted alternative payment methods. We will gladly combine shipping for multiple items which close within 48 hours of the original purchase. In order to take advantage of this reduced shipping rate, please make one payment for all combined items, otherwise all purchases will be treated individually and shipped accordingly. We will cordially leave you feedback, when we receive feedback from you, which will let us know that you have received your purchase. Thank You

Price: 15 USD

Location: Indio, California

End Time: 2023-10-15T02:28:32.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.5 USD