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Default Oldest naval ship still in service

Eisboch wrote:
"Harry" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:
"Tom Francis - SWSports" wrote in
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On Fri, 8 Jan 2010 03:20:40 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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Commissioned in 1915.

http://www.strategypage.com/military...221144413.aspx

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htm.../20091221.aspx
Your forgot about this one:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Constitution

It's still technically "in service" as a commissioned US Naval warship.
I suppose, but the last time it "sailed" to Marblehead it was under
tow and damn near sank. :)

You would too if you were 213 years old and had cast iron balls.

Eisboch


He is...and he does, though they reportedly are rusty.

Spring is coming - you boat-shopping?


The thought has crossed my mind from time to time. Don't know yet. Very
busy with
the guitar shop, but have hired a couple of people to help out. Crazy
business, but fun.
Despite the economy, it's holding it's own and growing.

Eisboch



That's cool. I might scare you out of your wits one day and drop by next
time I'm in that area. I'll be the tall, handsome dude that all the
women are following...with clubs.