On this day in history, August 19, 1812, Old Ironsides legend born in smashing victory over Royal Navy
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On this day in history, August 19, 1812, the USS Constitution earned its memorable Old Ironsides nickname after routing warship HMS Guerriere of the mighty Royal Navy.
"Huzzah, her side are made of iron!" — American sailor, August 19, 1812 "The Constitution went on to defeat or capture seven more British ships in the War of 1812." Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
The Constitution, under Captain Isaac Hull, destroyed the Guerriere and forced her to surrender in the close-combat sea exchange. The British ship was so badly beaten that Hull scuttled it rather than capture it as a trophy of war.
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