The ship is now certified to join the naval fleet and serve in active duty. She sat beside the USS Constitution - the oldest commissioned naval warship on the water - while Governor Maura Healey ...

Earlier this month, sailors aboard the USS Constitution conducted a climbing evolution, heading up into the rigging and sails of a ship that was commissioned all the way back in the 18th century.

According to the U.S. Navy, Commander Schaefer will become the 78th captain of the USS Constitution in the ship’s 226-year history, dating back to 1797.

New commander of USS Constitution to blend old, new in keeping Navy showpiece ship-shape In chilly ceremony, Billie J. Farrell becomes ship’s first female commander.

USS Nantucket is commissioned in Charlestown - while sitting beside USS Constitution 00:42 CHARLESTOWN - An elaborate ceremony marked the commissioning of the USS Nantucket in Charlestown on Saturday.