USS Constitution sails close-hauled through pounding seas to weather the Scilly Isles, Lithograph ca. 1839.
USS Constitution Museum Collection.

Learning from Success and Failure

Despite USS Constitution's storied strength and valor, the Ship has seen its share of close calls over the years. Learn about these near misses and the skilled sailors who saw the Ship through on our blog and read a primary source eyewitness account of the unsuccessful September 1797 launches in our online collections. And you can learn about these moments in the Ship's history in our exhibits! Plan your next trip to the Museum by visiting our website.

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A Sailor's Life, Live!

Do you have a good luck charm? Sailors have their superstitions too! Register now for the next episode of A Sailor's Life, Live! on Wednesday, September 23 at 1 PM ET, when we will learn what brings good and bad luck at sea. Don't forget to catch up on all episodes of A Sailor's Life, Live! and explore related activities on our website.

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