Many of you already know, Georgia is brimming with unique American history. But here is a story you may not have heard before. It starts with a ship named the USS Constitution, also nicknamed Old Ironsides. This beaut was crafted back in 1794 and had an incredible history all over the world. The coolest part about this ship and the incredible stories it has known? It was built primarily of pine and oak trees, including huge southern live oaks which came from Gascoigne Bluff in Georgia.

As a national treasure for over 200 years, Old Ironsides has had an incredible career throughout U.S. history.
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But what many history buffs might not know is that this one-of-a-kind ship was constructed with live oak straight out of Georgia!
Old Ironsides is a wooden-hulled, three-masted ship that is known as the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel that is still afloat.
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Construction started on this ship back in November 1794 and she officially launched a few years later in 1797.

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Many of the materials used in the construction of this ship were cut and milled in Georgia, then sent up to Boston.
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One of the most notable battles for the USS Constitution was during the War of 1812, where she defeated five different British warships, one of which, the battle with the Guerriere, was what earned her the nickname Old Ironsides.
The USS Constitution Museum was erected in Boston and remains an adored Massachusetts attraction…
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…but the question remains - would Old Ironsides have been as indestructible without the sturdy Georgian southern live oaks?

Have you ever heard about Old Ironsides being constructed in Georgia before? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section! Or if you want more Georgia history, then check out these 10 rare photos which show Georgia’s railroad history.

Also, if you want to learn more about the history behind the beloved ship, then check out the USS Constitution Museum website.

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