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60 enlisted--or 6 + 46? This article conflicts with itself in the Intro and the "Present Day" sections.
"As she is a fully commissioned Navy ship, her crew of 60 officers and sailors participate in ceremonies, educational programs, and special events while keeping her open to visitors year round and providing free tours."
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"The mission of Constitution is to promote understanding of the Navy's role in war and peace through active participation in public events and education through outreach programs, public access, and historic demonstration.[218] Her crew of 6 officers and 46 enlisted participate in ceremonies..."
I don't know if I need to cite a source for the math here... but 60 <> 46 + 6
-- Cal1gula ( talk) 22:25, 29 December 2021 (UTC)
how is it that the British ships were able to chase constitution since they were sharing the same winds? Also, my past reading said that the British were unable to kedge, presumably because their boats would have been under fire from constitution. some support is given by the Fischer painting, which shows no British boats out. The situation leads to the same question, how could they close with Constitution in the first place? I think this needs an explicit reference. Humphrey Tribble ( talk) 02:29, 29 May 2022 (UTC)
" [HMS] Bonne Citoyenne was reportedly carrying $1.6 million in spices to England"
No. Not spices. Specie; that is, coined money; silver and gold coins. The line should read "[HMS] Bonne Citoyenne was reportedly carrying $1.6 million in specie to England"
J Fenimore Cooper, History of the Navy of the United States of America, v2, Chapter VI, pp 67-68. 180.229.94.40 ( talk) 06:21, 8 December 2022 (UTC)
Can someone verify that the first ship engaged by the USS Constitution, as mentioned by reference 32? Please and thank you. 128.177.55.100 ( talk) 03:27, 24 January 2023 (UTC)
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60 enlisted--or 6 + 46? This article conflicts with itself in the Intro and the "Present Day" sections.
"As she is a fully commissioned Navy ship, her crew of 60 officers and sailors participate in ceremonies, educational programs, and special events while keeping her open to visitors year round and providing free tours."
versus
"The mission of Constitution is to promote understanding of the Navy's role in war and peace through active participation in public events and education through outreach programs, public access, and historic demonstration.[218] Her crew of 6 officers and 46 enlisted participate in ceremonies..."
I don't know if I need to cite a source for the math here... but 60 <> 46 + 6
-- Cal1gula ( talk) 22:25, 29 December 2021 (UTC)
how is it that the British ships were able to chase constitution since they were sharing the same winds? Also, my past reading said that the British were unable to kedge, presumably because their boats would have been under fire from constitution. some support is given by the Fischer painting, which shows no British boats out. The situation leads to the same question, how could they close with Constitution in the first place? I think this needs an explicit reference. Humphrey Tribble ( talk) 02:29, 29 May 2022 (UTC)
" [HMS] Bonne Citoyenne was reportedly carrying $1.6 million in spices to England"
No. Not spices. Specie; that is, coined money; silver and gold coins. The line should read "[HMS] Bonne Citoyenne was reportedly carrying $1.6 million in specie to England"
J Fenimore Cooper, History of the Navy of the United States of America, v2, Chapter VI, pp 67-68. 180.229.94.40 ( talk) 06:21, 8 December 2022 (UTC)
Can someone verify that the first ship engaged by the USS Constitution, as mentioned by reference 32? Please and thank you. 128.177.55.100 ( talk) 03:27, 24 January 2023 (UTC)
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