BALTIMORE, Maryland — The USS Constellation, a historic sloop-of-war, is moored at its berth in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. The restored 19th-century warship stands as a striking reminder of America's naval heritage against the backdrop of the city's modern waterfront.
Photograph by David Coleman. The USS Constellation, launched in 1854, is the last sail-only warship designed and built by the Navy. Now serving as a museum ship in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, it offers visitors a tangible link to America's maritime past. The vessel played various roles throughout its career, including disrupting the slave trade off the African coast and serving as a flagship during the Civil War. Measuring 199 feet in length, with three masts reaching skyward, the Constellation cuts an impressive figure against Baltimore's modern skyline. Its restoration, completed in 1999, aimed to return the ship to its 1860s configuration, allowing visitors to experience life aboard a mid-19th century warship. Today, the USS Constellation serves as both a popular tourist attraction and an educational resource. Visitors can explore the ship's decks, quarters, and holds, gaining insights into naval warfare, shipboard life, and maritime technology of the era. The vessel's prominent position in the Inner Harbor makes it a centerpiece of Baltimore's efforts to preserve and showcase its rich maritime heritage
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Location: Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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