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USS Constitution to Leave Berth for Launch Anniverary USS Constitution to Leave Berth for Launch Anniverary

Portland Press Herald: The USS Constitution will take a journey in Boston Harbor to mark the anniversary of its October 1797 launching. The ship will be tugged by Fort Independence on Castle Island on Friday when the...

» October 24th, 2012
USS Constitution Sails for Just Second Time in 131 Years USS Constitution Sails for Just Second Time in 131 Years

Boston.com: As thousands of onlookers cheered from Castle Island in South Boston, the USS Constitution sailed under its own power Sunday for just the second time in 131 years, marking the 200th anniversary of the battle that earned it...

» August 21st, 2012
Video: 2012 Boston Tall Ship/Harborfest Preview Video: 2012 Boston Tall Ship/Harborfest Preview

BoatingLocal was on scene as the Pride of Baltimore and the Danish naval ship Esbern Snare arrived in Boston Harbor for the War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebration and Navy Week, amid much cannon firing and tight security. The celebration...

» June 30th, 2012
Report from the Field: Checking out Boston Tall Ships Harborfest Report from the Field: Checking out Boston Tall Ships Harborfest

On Boston Harbor with videographer Tarah Llewellyn and Dan Llewellyn, checking out the action as the Tall Ships and Navy vessels continue to arrive for the 1812 celebration, OpSail and Boston Harborfest. The number of security vessels far outnumber...

» June 29th, 2012