A Flawed Launch for the USS Constitution-- Part 2: A Third Shot and the First Shot

But, George Claghorn had another new moon and a higher than average tide on October 21, so now a third effort was going to be made.  And, steeper ways had been made.  This one has to be the charm.

There had been extensive promotions made for the September launch (the first one) and this had attracted many visitors, including the President of the United States, one John Adams.  Also, there were thousands of Boston residents on hand for the festive occasion.  Come see the birth of the new U.S. Navy.

And, of course, the USS Constitution was one really impressive warship.

However, this first launch had resulted in a lot of disappointed people leaving.

--Brock-Perry