USS Constitution, "Old Ironsides", Boston
"The oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat* in the world, active in the "War of 1812" against Great Britain, when she captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five British warships." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Constitution
Sadly she was missing most of her masts and rigging during a significant restoration programme.
* HMS Victory is 30 years older, but is in dry dock.
USS Constitution, "Old Ironsides", Boston
"The oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat* in the world, active in the "War of 1812" against Great Britain, when she captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five British warships." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Constitution
Sadly she was missing most of her masts and rigging during a significant restoration programme.
* HMS Victory is 30 years older, but is in dry dock.