Which ship earned the nickname “Old Ironsides”?
Answer
USS Constitution
The USS Constitution gained the nickname during the War of 1812, when British cannonballs were said to bounce off its strong oak hull. It was a wooden sailing frigate, not an iron ship.
| Category | Transport |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Other options in the game | USS Enterprise, USS Merrimack, USS Monitor |
| Source | Encyclopaedia Britannica |
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