"USS Constitution" Oil on canvas Marshall Johnson, late 19th century Given in memory of Captain William Douglas Wales, USNR, by his family and friends. [1824.1] Courtesy USS Constitution Museum

FAQ

This page contains some of the most frequently asked questions about USS Constitution and the Museum's collections. If you have a question that is not answered here, please contact us using the Reference Request form.

• I have a picture or object relating to Constitution. How do I find out more about it? Can you tell me what it is worth?


• How do I do research in your collections?


• How do I get images of the ship or photographs of artifacts to use in a publication?


• How do I donate an artifact to the museum?


• How do I get information about my ancestor who served on Constitution?


• How much of Constitution is original?


• How can I find out more about life at sea on Constitution?


• What ports did Constitution visit during her 1931 to 1934 National Cruise?


• How many guns (and what types) does Constitution carry?


• I want to build or restore a model of “Old Ironsides.” Do you have any plans, photographs, or other resources?


• What did Constitution look like when she was launched in 1797?


• How did Constitution get the nickname “Old Ironsides?”


• How big is Constitution?


• Chronology, USS Constitution

Other Resources

• Websites, Further Reading, and Additional Resources