Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
The U.S. Frigate Constitution became a dormitory for naval cadets in Kittery between 1882-1897.
Written on the verso of this photograph is, "Today at Charlestown, they claim it is too fragile to return, though when borrowed it was not too fragile to sail there."
Today the Constitution lies at harbor at the Charlestown Naval Shipyard in Boston, Massachusetts.
About This Item
- Title: U.S. Frigate Constitution, Kittery, 1896
- Creation Date: 1896
- Subject Date: 1896
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Locations:
- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, York County, ME
- Portsmouth, Rockingham County, NH
- Media: Photoprint
- Dimensions: 11 cm x 14 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 562
- Collection: Kittery Naval Yard photographs
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Ships--Maine--Kittery--Photographs
- Dormitories--Maine--Kittery
- USS Constitution (Frigate)--1890-1900--Photographs
- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (U.S.)--Photographs
- USS Constitution (Frigate)--Photographs--19th century
- War ships
- United States. Navy. Dormitories
- Sailing ships
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For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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