USS Constitution Returns to Boston’s Waters After Repairs
BOSTON - JUNE 11: In this handout photo provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, multiple Coast Guard resources escort the USS Constitution, Boston's beloved 'Old Iron Sides,' June 11, 2005 in Boston, Massachusetts. The boat went out to an island in south Boston where the USS Constitution fired its 21 gun salute and was then brought back to her dock in Charlestown Navy Yard.
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Boston (AP) -- The USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat, returned late Sunday to Boston's waters.
The undocking of "Old Ironsides" marked the end of restoration work that started two years ago, officials said. A celebration was held at the USS Constitution Museum.