During the War of 1812, the U.S. Navy frigate Constitution defeated the
British frigate Guerriere in a furious engagement off the coast of Nova Scotia
and earned its nickname of "Old Ironsides." Witnesses said the British shot
seemed to bounce off its sides.
Monday, August 21, 2006
I'm Late With This One
August 19, 1812
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