There’s Only One Ship in the Navy to Have Sank an Enemy

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The USS Constitution, or Old Ironsides, is the only active ship in the U.S. Navy to sink an enemy vessel in action.

Old Ironsides has held the title since the USS Simpson was decommissioned in September 2015
The ship was built in 1797
It’s seen action in many wars and battles
But since warfare has shifted away from naval battle, no one is sinking battleships anymore
Old Ironsides got its nickname after a fight in which its wooden sides were too hard for British canons to puncture
The ship is still used by the Navy and it’s considered an honor to serve on it



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