Uss Constitution Guns Of War

Title

Uss Constitution Guns Of War

Artist

Sharon Williams Eng

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

This image shows one of the cannons below decks on the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) currently part of the National Park at the Charlestown Navy Shipyards in Boston, Massachusetts. This historic ship is still commissioned by the US Navy and is kept in immaculate condition.

The USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned ship in the United States Navy. Naval officers and crew still serve aboard her. The Navy operates the ship as a historic site in cooperation with the National Park Service. In 1794, Congress authorized the construction of the first six warships to comprise the new United States Navy. Each of the six were built at different seaports along the eastern coast. Constitution was built at Hartt's shipyard in the North End of Boston. Construction began in 1794 and Constitution launched on October 21, 1797. She went on her first cruise the next year as the Quasi-War with France emerged. Later she served in engagements with pirates off the Barbary coast in the Mediterranean. The greatest glory for Constitution, however, came during the War of 1812. Constitution's crew defeated four British frigates during three separate engagements. She earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" because the cannon fire from enemy ships seemed as if they couldn't penetrate her strong oak hull.

This image shows one of the lifeboats with the beautifully carved wooden pieces and the coiled rope. This is a beautiful vessle and maticulously maintained.

I am an exhibiting artist in southwest Florida and my art has been exhibited in galleries in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina and is in collections nationwide. I create abstract photography, mixed media photo painting, acrylic mixed media, and acrylic paintings. Many would make great decorative throw pillows or shower curtains. I've even had a couple abstracts made into my personal cell phone covers. Please check out my Facebook page Doodleng Art by Sharon Eng for announcements and more information about my art.

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October 10th, 2018

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