Events tagged with "all-sail warship"

Historical Events tagged with "all-sail warship"

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Military & Warfare

USS Constellation commissioned as warship

July 28th, 1854 170 years ago

The USS Constellation, a wooden-hulled, all-sail warship built for the United States Navy, was commissioned in Baltimore, Maryland. This ship, designed for naval supremacy, became notable as the last all-sail warship constructed by the Navy. Its launch marked an important milestone in naval engineering, celebrating the nation's maritime heritage and shipbuilding capabilities. It served as a symbol of American strength and a major asset for naval operations.