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Old 05-07-2011, 08:18 AM   #4
Phaelen Bleux
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Default Re: [3e] USS Constitution

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Originally Posted by Dewey View Post
I like the write-up, but you made a small error in the description. The USS Constitution is the second oldest commissioner warship, the HMS Victory is the oldest. However, the Constitution is the oldest ship still seaworthy, whereas the Victory is confined to a dry-dock, so there's that.
You are correct. Poor wording on my part.

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Originally Posted by Witchking View Post
I do not think those numbers are excessive...I drive over the Tobin Bridge every morning and other than the Bridge itself her masts are one of the tallest structures in that section of Charlestown.

She is a BIG ship.

You can see those masts for a long long way.

I will give her your best wishes Monday Morning.
Very cool. Thanks!
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