On this day in 1812, under Captain Isaac Hull, USS CONSTITUTION met and defeated HMS Guerriere. “Huzzah, her sides are made of iron,” a sailor exclaimed as victory sealed the Ship’s place in history. An 1812 broadsheet and Hull’s hand-drawn battle diagram capture the moment, alongside scenes from George Ropes, Jr.’s 1813 series. The triumph burnished the reputation of the young U.S. Navy, proving it could stand with Britain’s mighty Royal Navy. #OnThisDay #OldIronsides #WarOf1812 #Navy250 #Bosto

This week we relive USS CONSTITUTION’s Great Chase of 1812. From July 16 to 19, Captain Isaac Hull faced five British warships, matched their every move, and then out-sailed them for Boston. Follow along for the story. #OldIronsides #WarOf1812 #OldIronsides #Navy250 #Boston #MaritimeHeritage #NavalHistory #Leadership #Teamwork | USS Constitution Museum