Last night, the USS Constitution was shifted to Dry Dock #1 at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston. The ship, the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, will be undergoing a three year refurbishment. USS Constitution, nicknamed “Old Ironsides,” entered service in the U.S. Navy on Oct. 21, 1797 and remains a commissioned U.S. Navy warship.  Since 1907, the ship has been on display opening her decks to the public. An interview with Naval History and Heritage Command Director Sam Cox.

USS Constitution Dry Dock Sam Cox Interview