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defeat by “Constitution”

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  In Constitution
  …victory over the British frigate Guerriere. Tradition has it that during this encounter the American sailors, on seeing British shot failing to penetrate the oak sides of their ship, dubbed it “Old Ironsides.” Several other victories added to its fame.
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  In Isaac Hull
  …Boston, the Constitution met the Guerriere on August 19. After considerable maneuvering, under fire from the British ship, the American man-of-war delivered its first broadside, within pistol shot range. In fewer than 30 minutes of close and violent action, the Guerriere was demasted and rendered a total wreck. The helpless…
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