While in battle off the Madeira Islands, this ship, captained by Charles Stewart, nearly destroyed the HMS Levant with broadside fire before sailing backward to gun the HMS Cyane. Under William Bainbridge's command, this ship forced the British to abandon their strategy of waging one-on-one combat with American vessels after it defeated the HMS Java. Paul Revere designed this vessel's protective copper bolts. While under the command of Captain Isaac Hull, this ship gaine
While in battle off the Madeira Islands, this ship, captained by Charles Stewart, nearly destroyed the HMS Levant with broadside fire before sailing backward to gun the HMS Cyane. Under William Bainbridge's command, this ship forced the British to abandon their strategy of waging one-on-one combat with American vessels after it defeated the HMS Java. Paul Revere designed this vessel's protective copper bolts. While under the command of Captain Isaac Hull, this ship gained its nickname during the War of 1812 when a cannonball from the HMS Guerriere "bounced harmlessly" off its hull. For 10 points, name this vessel named for a founding document of the United States.
While in battle off the Madeira Islands, this ship, captained by Charles Stewart, nearly destroyed the HMS Levant with broadside fire before sailing backward to gun the HMS Cyane.
USS Constitution [accept "Old Ironsides"]