A heavy frigate of the United States Navy, what famed vessel is the oldest commissioned naval ship and is sometimes called Old Ironsides?

The U.S.S. Constitution was launched in 1797, and was one of six original frigates that resulted from the Naval Act of 1794. Constitution was a hero of the War of 1812, and beat five British warships. Constitution is currently on display all year round at Pier One at the end of Boston's Freedom Trail.

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