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VIDEO: Old Ironsides Celebrates 215 Years

The USS Constitution was tugged in to Boston Harbor to fire off her cannons.

The USS Constitution was tugged into Boston Harbor to celebrate the anniversary of its October 1797 launch.

Tugboats pulled Old Ironsides out to Castle Island, where she fired off thunderous shots as the HMS Dauntless and many spectators looked on. 

Enjoy the video and the photos of the gun salute. It was wicked windy, so the video doesn't do the sound of the cannons much justice. 

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