Negative, Nav. The U.S.S. Constitution doesn't have a motor, and when that shot
was taken she was free of her tow line, sailing on her own. Ten years ago she
was in dry dock for a long planned restoration. It was intended to be only
limited work, but after an inspection it was decided to do a full restoration.
However, it would be unfair to say it "had nearly sunk from neglect," since the
hull was relatively sound.



"Navigator" wrote in message
...
You do know she's motoring? 10 years ago she had nearly sunk from neglect.

Cheers

Joe wrote:

"Bart Senior" wrote in message
.net...

It's one of those trailer sailors, that you don't dare take out on the
water.

Nelson, if he was alive, would be sad to see this glorious vessel
unfit for the sea.



Unfit for sea ya say Bart!
I thought the Brit's had pride in Englands naval past.

It's always nice to see ol Ironsides offsho
http://www.sheriff.co.wise.tx.us/cuf.../ironsides.jpg

She's clearly cared for properly, still a US Navy ship of the line.

Joe





Bart Senior

Icarus wrote


Hi

Have a look at these great pictures of Nelsons Flagship "Victory" at
Portsmouth, England.

Comments welcome.

http://y2u.co.uk/&002_Images/Victory%20Nelson%2001.htm