USS Constitution

Why, yes, that is the USS Constitution on a little harbor cruise today

adamg — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:53:27 +0000

AlertNewEngland reports:

They're doing a little cruise to promote some petty officers to chief.

A Santa salute

adamg — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:15:57 +0000

BostonMaggie catches Santa saluting the commander of the USS Constitution during a tree lighting at Old Ironsides.

Council supports Constitution, condemns complaining Charlestown condo dwellers

adamg — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:07:57 +0000

The Boston City Council voted unanimously today to support the tradition of twice-daily cannon shots at the USS Constitution in Charlestown.

Beyond supporting a custom that dates to 1798, some city councilors told Charletown newcomers complaining about the cannon fire to read up on local history.

"When someone moves into the city of Boston, they need to understand the traditions we have, the history," Councilor Sal LaMattina, who represents Charlestown, said.

Councilor Maureen Feeney, who reprsents Dorchester, went even further, saying she found it "almost offensive" that anybody would object to the sound of cannons. "It's so disprespectful for us to turn our back on the sacrifices that were made. ... I'm sorry, it's sad that we even have to have this discussion."

Yuppies move next to Navy Yard, try to silence USS Constitution cannons

adamg — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:20:09 +0000

The Herald reports. Hmm, maybe they moved to Charlestown to get away from the noise at the South Street Diner.

Don't worry: Boston isn't under attack this morning

adamg — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:09:20 +0000

If you hear loud booms from Boston Harbor, it's a cannon salute for the USS Constitution, Boston Police reassure.

The T reports the turnaround of Old Ironsides is causing 30-minute delays on the Charlestown ferry.

Blue Angels flyover of USS Constitution on Wednesday

neilv — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:26:57 +0000

The Blue Angels are OK'd for a Wednesday 1:15pm flyover of the USS Constitution, the AP via Herald reports.

Oliver Wendell Holmes saves Old Ironsides

adamg — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:59:35 +0000

A "video" of our local bard reciting "Old Ironsides," by somebody who is "animating" lots of dead poets: