This week in 1833, Dry Dock No. 1 at the Charlestown Navy Yard officially opened, welcoming USS CONSTITUTION as its first vessel. Vice President Martin Van Buren was in attendance, while President Andrew Jackson, though in Boston, was too unwell to join. On CONSTITUTION’s deck stood none other than Captain Isaac Hull. 🇺🇸 ⚓ Known then as the “Adams Dry Dock,” the structure marked a new era in naval restoration and cost $677,089.78½ -- over $16 million today. #OldIronsides #MaritimeHistory #Char

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1.1K views · 73 reactions | CPO selectees in the Charlestown Navy Yard for U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Heritage Training Week march pass USS Constitution to a familiar tune: "Blue of the Seven Seas; Gold of God's great sun Let these our colors be Till all of time be done-n-n-ne, By Severn shore we learn Navy's stern call: Faith, courage, service true With honor over, honor over all." | USS Constitution Museum | Facebook