USS Constitution was one of six frigates authorized for construction by an act of Congress in 1794. Joshua Humphreys designed them to be the Navy's capital ships. Larger and more heavily armed ...

Patriots celebrating Independence Day with a visit to the historic warship known as “Old Ironsides” will be greeted by a new captain on Thursday, less than two weeks after Commander Crystal L.

CHARLESTOWN - An elaborate ceremony marked the commissioning of the USS Nantucket in Charlestown on Saturday. The ship is now certified to join the naval fleet and serve in active duty. She sat ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Every July 4th, the USS Constitution takes her annual "turnaround" sail in Boston Harbor. The particular sail is the only one open to the public and the US Navy holds a ...