970721-N-0132S-001 Off the coast of Massachusetts (Jul. 21, 1997) -- The USS Constitution the worlds oldest commissioned war ship underway in Massachusetts Bay, MA. Commissioned on October 21st, 1797, Constitution set sail unassisted for the first time in 116 years. Constitution will celebrates her 200th birthday on October 21st of this year after completing a 40 month overhaul. Navy Photo by Journalist 2nd Class Todd Stevens. (RELEASED) US Navy 970721-N-0132S-001 USS Constitution under sail

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