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Unsinkable legend: The tale of "Old Ironsides" | Great American Story | FOX 10 Phoenix

Prepare to set sail on "The Great American Story" for an electrifying deep dive into the very birth of the U.S. Navy and the legendary saga of the USS Constitution! This episode rips back over 200 years to a time when swashbuckling Barbary pirates threatened American commerce, kidnapping merchants and creating an unbearable "heartburn" for a brand-new government in Washington. Witness the pivotal moment a nation, then mostly farmers, reluctantly recognized the dire need for a naval force, leading to the creation of the famed six frigates and the beginning of America's maritime might. Discover the incredible feats of engineering behind "Old Ironsides," built from nearly impenetrable Southern live oak that defied axes and saws, boasting a mainmast as tall as a 20-story building! Relive the intense War of 1812, where the Constitution, under the cunning command of Captain Isaac Hull, faced off against the formidable British Navy in a series of battles that would become etched in American lore. From cannonballs "bouncing off her sides" to a mere 45-minute engagement that swelled a nation's pride, this is the gripping account of how an undefeated warship became "America's Ship of State" and remains the oldest commissioned ship afloat in the world today. Video courtesy of https://www.foxarchives.com/movietone. Subscribe to FOX 10 Phoenix!    / @fox10phoenix   #fox10phoenix #greatamericanstory #history FOX 10 Phoenix delivers breaking news, live events, politics, entertainment, business news and local stories from Phoenix, Arizona and across the nation. Watch more FOX 10 Phoenix on YouTube: Great American Story:    • Great American Story   Arizona headlines:    • Arizona headlines   Top videos of the week:    • Top Videos