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Frigate Boston is launched... Frigate Constitution...
Frigate Boston is launched... Frigate Constitution...
Item # 684274
May 22, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 22, 1799
* USS Boston launching
* USS Constitution under repairs
* Very early United States Navy
Page 2 has a report: "More Wooden Walls" which begins: "On Monday last, at noon, the frigate Boston, of 32 guns, was launched from the Navy Yard in this town in the presence of The President of the United States..." with more on the President's visit.
Also on the front page: "The Constitution Frigate" begins: "Enjoys the unquestionable preeminence as the finest ship in the American navy. She now lies in President's road, making the necessary repairs after a five months cruize..." with more.
Four pages, an archival mend at the blank spine, good condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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