Videos for the USS Constitution Museum

The “USS Constitution Museum Orientation Video” and the “USS Constitution Construction and Launch Animation” were commissioned by the USS Constitution Museum for permanent display within museum exhibits.

About the Museum

Known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is an active-duty U.S. Navy vessel, the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, and America’s Ship of State. The USS Constitution Museum serves as the interpretive complement to the USS Constitution, preserving and sharing artifacts and archival material related to the Ship and her crew through interactive exhibitions, programs, and outreach initiatives. The Museum is one of Boston’s most visited museums with over 350,000 people visiting each year. It is dedicated to engaging visitors of all ages in the story of “Old Ironsides” and to sparking excitement about maritime heritage, naval service, and the American experience.

Illustrations by Stephen Biesty. © USS Constitution Museum

Illustration by Stephen Biesty. © USS Constitution Museum

Museum visitors watch the exhibited “USS *Constitution* Construction and Launch Animation” © USS Constitution Museum

USS CONSTITUTION CONSTRUCTION AND LAUNCH ANIMATION (2016) 5’23”

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Stephen Biesty | illustrator
Anna Lindemann | animator
Matthew Brenckle | researcher

This animation depicts the complex construction of “Old Ironsides” and her successful launch in 1797 after three attempts. The animation is based on commissioned illustrations by Stephen Biesty and research by maritime historian Matthew Brenckle.

Made possible with the generous support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Mass Humanities, David Greenewalt Charitable Trust, the Linn Foundation, and the National Maritime Heritage Grants program.

USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM ORIENTATION VIDEo (2016) 8’42”

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Will Lyman | narrator
Anna Lindemann | editor and animator
Jay Rose, CSA | audio producer and sound designer

This video welcomes visitors at the start of their visit to the USS Constitution Museum and introduces the history of “Old Ironsides.”

Made possible by the generous support of The Department of Interior National Park Service, National Maritime Heritage Grants Program through the Massachusetts Historical Commission Secretary of the Commonwealth, William Francis Galvin, Chairman, MHC & the generous supporters of the USS Constitution Museum.