US UCLA Library Special Collections, A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box 951575, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575. Email: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu. Phone: (310) 825-4988
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Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. The USF Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat. The Constitution visited Southern California in 1933 from Jan. 21, when she arrived in San Diego, through March 19, when she departed San Pedro for San Francisco. This photograph appears with the article "'Old Ironsides' Arrival Nears; 'Ship That Saved Nation' Will Be Welcomed Here." Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 1933: pg. 19. A copy print of the USF Constitution taken from the frigate's onboard museum. The Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat. She first became famous for her actions during the War of 1812. Text from newspaper caption: Photograph above is of a full-scale replica of famous frigate. Text from negative sleeve: United States Navy, Ships, Constitution
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