(LAST UPDATED TUESDAY 18 JULY, 2001)

NEWS FRENCH FRIGATE Le HERMIONE UNDER RECONSTRUCTION IN ROCHEFORT l' association Hermione-La Fayette has undertaken the reconstruction of the French Frigate Le Hermione. Click here to see their latest progress. U.S.S. CONSTITUTION MAKES INDEPENDANCE DAY CRUISE THE U.S.S. Constitution during its first cruise under sail in 116 years last year. THE U.S.S. Constitution was turned in its berth in Boston Harbor to facilitate even weathering of her hull on July 4th. The maneuver is performed annually on Independance day. This years "cruise was marked by the naturalization of a group of new U.S. citizens on board. MORE. JULY 17th MARKS 198th ANNIVERSARY OF ACTION AT EGG HARBOR July 17th Marks the 198th anniversary of the fight between the U.S.F. Constitution and HMF Guerriere. During the 20 minute action Constitution out maneuvered Guerriere damageing her beyond salvageing. Because British shot, fired at point blank range, was seen to bounce of the Hull of The Constitution she earned the nick name "Old Ironsides". NEWS TIPS WELCOMED Do you know of something you think is newsworthy about naval history during the period 1650-1815? Would you like to see it featured here? Then please e-mail me.