Q&A: USS Constitution Commander Crystal Schaefer on Leading Old Ironsides Into Sail Boston

Q&A: USS Constitution commander Crystal Schaefer on leading Old Ironsides into Sail Boston

Ahead of the Parade of Sail, the USS Constitution commander discusses leading the Navy’s oldest commissioned warship, parade preparations, and preserving American history. The post Q&A: USS Constitution commander Crystal Schaefer on leading Old Ironsides into Sail Boston appeared first on Boston.com.

USS Constitution to get Underway for Sail Boston – Chelsea Record

USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway from the Charlestown Navy Yard on July 11 at 8 a.m. This underway commemorates America’s 250th birthday. The ship will lead the Boston Grand Parade of Sail through Boston Harbor as part of Sail 250. During the underway, USS Constitution will render ceremonial gun salutes throughout the transit. As the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat and America’s Ship of State, USS Constitution played a cr…