Have you heard!? Navy Week is coming to Boston! We're ready to celebrate with activities and fun that will peak on Independence Day with our partners here in Charlestown Navy Yard. Live Music, a US Navy Dive Tank, Lawn Games courtesy of USO, and much more! Come out and celebrate the day and welcome USS Constitution back from its traditional Boston Harbor cruise! Don't miss this memorable and fun way to spend the 4th in Boston. More details: bit.ly/3XIyQlD
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Chrissy Murray
At 12:30 on July 21, 1997, USS CONSTITUTION began to fire a 21-gun salute as she sailed for the first time, under her own power, in 116 years. With CDR Michael Beck at the helm, she was escorted by the frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG 40) (center) and the destroyer USS RAMAGE (DDG 61) (right), while the Navy’s “Blue Angels” Flight Demonstration Squadron passed overhead. 🇺🇸
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I would love to be able to see her sail under her own power.
I saw this live from aboard a ship viewing. Let's do it again! Full sail?
I want to volunteer crew.
Today we honor Commander Michael Beck, the Commanding Officer of USS CONSTITUTION from 1995-1997. CDR Beck's impact was transformative: he commanded "Old Ironsides" from a symbolic command to an active Navy administration. He changed the way public tours were given, reversing a declining trend in visitation. To celebrate its bicentennial in July 1997, CONSTITUTION sailed under its own power for the first time in 116 years. To prepare for such a journey, Beck created the “Pennies Campaign,” which raised over $500,000 from schoolchildren across the country to buy new sails and prepare for sea. Beck trained the crew and triumphantly sailed the ship to Marblehead Harbor on July 20-21, 1997. He also invited former Commanding Officer David Cashman to be aboard as the “honorary navigator.” Huzzah! 👏
In 1997, Beck was awarded the William J. Diffley award, which honors departing directors of Historic Naval Ships Association Fleet Member organizations who have contributed in some great measure to the success of their historic ships. He also was awarded the Legion of Merit. As a result of his accomplishments on USS CONSTITUTION, Beck was the youngest person ever selected for and awarded the Arleigh Burke Leadership Award by the Navy League of the United States. ⚓
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He was my boss at my previous job a couple years ago. It was great to be able to work with him and to hear stories about sailing the Constitution!
Congratulations, I remember the excitement of seeing the majestic, and beautiful, ship under her own power!
O Captain, my Captain! CDR Beck and his missus treated us like we were family. Maura would want to know about our families etc. On the final Friday before the Under Sail, he brought us all together for a prayer on the aft of the ship. It was a historic mission and one that was the highlight of my Naval Career 🫡🇺🇸
This is the current view at the Commandant's house, where Samuel Nicholson, the former captain of USS Constitution, died while commanding Boston Navy Yard on December 27, 1811. Bunker Hill Monument is visible in the background.
The American Revolutionary War service of Samuel and his two brothers, James and John, was commemorated by the naming of a torpedo boat destroyer (1905) and two destroyers (1915 and 1941).
Today the Commandant's house serves as meeting space for Boston National Historical Park.
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walking down the isle? pweease i like the flowers 😁
