Famous vessel

USS Constitution

Famous vessel article candidate: 62 m long and entered service in 1797.

Confidence
promotion-ready-candidate
Sources
2
Wikidata
Q944436
Media state

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1797 heavy frigate of the United States Navy, oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat

Overview

USS Constitution is a frigate with recorded service entry in 1797. The source description identifies the vessel as 1797 heavy frigate of the United States Navy, oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat.

Known Specifications

Current structured facts record length as 62 m; beam as 13.3 m; draft as 7 m; class as Category:Original six frigates of the United States Navy.

Identity And Sources

This draft is grounded in 2 fact sources and should stay in review until identity, source coverage, and image rights are checked. Formal identifiers still need review before public publication.

Structured Facts

Type

frigate, preserved watercraft

Length

62 m

Beam

13.3 m

Draft

7 m

Class

Category:Original six frigates of the United States Navy

Service entry

1797

Operator

United States Navy

Country of registry

United States

Sources