U.S.S. CONSTITUTION: LIVING THE LEGEND

Profiles the colorful history of the U.S.S. Constitution, "Old Ironsides," which won America's first victories at sea, and, following its historically accurate restoration in 1997, retains its status today as a national symbol. The video chronicles the ship's innovative design and construction, portrays some of its legendary sea battles (including a successful assault against two British ships simultaneously), and shows her recent restoration and re-launching, with a specially-trained U.S. Navy crew, for the first time in over a century.

Directed by Terry Moyemont
1997, 55 minutes
Purchase: $79.95

"...an insightful documentary...an outstanding choice for all historical and maritime collections."-Library Journal

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