THE BEST SIDE OF OLD IRONSIDE

As early as 1991, Commander David Cashman had prompt that Structure should sail to celebrate her 200th anniversary in 1997 as opposed to getting towed. The proposal was authorized, even though it was regarded as a large endeavor considering the fact that she experienced not sailed in over 100 a long time.Commemorative stamp, 150th anniversary issu

But 1 thirty day period later on, she satisfied with one of these once again -- the frigate Guerriere. The British ship fired the first shot of the famous fight; 20 minutes later on, Guerriere was a dismasted hulk, so poorly broken that she wasn't value towing to port.off Brazil on December 29. A British shot wrecked her helm, but by steering immed