During the War of 1812, the Constitution earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" because British cannonballs seemingly could not ...
The ship was recommissioned as flagship of the ... harmlessly off Constitution's hull -- giving her the nickname 'Old Ironsides'. Under the command of William Bainbridge, 'Old Ironsides', met ...
The ship was nicknamed ‘Old Ironsides’ because cannonballs reportedly bounced off its wooden hulls during the War of 1812.” The trimming is expected to be completed by mid-February ...