MV31 USS CONSTITUTION

Scale: 1/93

Length: 973 mm, Height:667mm

The U.S.S. Constitution, an American frigate with 54 guns, was launched on 21st October, 1797. It had bigger dimensions, sails and equipment than contemporary ships of the same class. Its strong construction earned it the name of “Old Ironsides”. It was involved in several naval battles, the most famous of which was the victory over English frigate “Guerriere” on 19th August, 1812, during the war against the United Kingdom. It was afterwards transformed into a training ship and underwent various modifications. At present, anchored in the Navy’s shipyard in Boston, it is used as a naval museum.