Some cool The Constitution images:
A capstan on the USS Constitution
Image by JonnyL
The USS constitution is the oldest commissioned ship in the US Navy. Its called Old Ironsides cos those pesky English cannonballs bounced off the sides.
I believe that bits of wood are placed into those square slots and men push the capstan around – making a big winch.
USS Constitution anchored in York River, Yorktown, VA for reenactment of American victory over Lord Cornwallis one hundred and fifty years ago.
Image by Boston Public Library
File name: 08_06_007663
Title: USS Constitution anchored in York River, Yorktown, VA for reenactment of American victory over Lord Cornwallis one hundred and fifty years ago.
Creator/Contributor: Jones, Leslie, 1886-1967 (photographer)
Date created: 1931-10-18
Physical description: 1 negative : glass, black & white ; 4 x 5 in.
Genre: Glass negatives
Subjects: Constitution (Frigate); Sailing ships
Notes: Title and date from information provided by Leslie Jones or the Boston Public Library on the negative or negative sleeve.
Collection: Leslie Jones Collection
Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department
Rights: Copyright © Leslie Jones.
Preferred citation: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.
USS Constitution Navy Yard, Boston. First time in 32 years has the capstan pulled the anchor up as it did years ago.
Image by Boston Public Library
File name: 08_06_008023
Title: USS Constitution Navy Yard, Boston. First time in 32 years has the capstan pulled the anchor up as it did years ago.
Creator/Contributor: Jones, Leslie, 1886-1967 (photographer)
Date created: 1931-05-12
Physical description: 1 negative : glass, black & white ; 4 x 5 in.
Genre: Glass negatives
Subjects: Constitution (Frigate); Sailing ships; Sailors; Hoisting machinery; Anchors
Notes: Title and date from information provided by Leslie Jones or the Boston Public Library on the negative or negative sleeve.
Collection: Leslie Jones Collection
Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department
Rights: Copyright © Leslie Jones.
Preferred citation: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.
