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The USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) fought two single frigate duels during the War of 1812.
On August 19, 1812 She fought and defeated the HMS Gurriere.
On December 29, 1812 She fought and defeated the HMS Java.
On both occasions the British ships were so badly damaged that they had to be scuttled.
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Did the US ship Old Ironsides have hemp ropes?
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The hope that is mentioned in the poem entitled Old Ironsides written by Oliver Wendell Holmes is that the ship not be completely dismantled and turned into scrap metal.
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What ship nicknammed Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 is the oldest vessel still commissioned in the US Navy?
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