A technical marvel of her time, the USS Constitution gave our young republic its first victories at sea and began a tradition of excellence for the U.S. Navy. Now restored to her original splendor, the Constitution is the oldest commissioned vessel in the US Navy, proudly standing as a living testament to the nation’s maritime […]
Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister during World War II, once referred to the German battleship Tirpitz as “The Beast”. It was an apt description for the 53,000 tonne vessel that was a formidable symbol of Hitler’s naval power. Churchill made the destruction of the Tirpitz a top priority, to be sunken at all costs. […]