CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (April, 12, 2020) Cmdr. John Benda, commanding officer of USS Constitution, assigned to USS Constitution, gives a Facebook Live tour of the ship. USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat and played a crucial role in the Babary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. Designated America�s Ship of State, Constitution and her crew engage in community outreach and education about the ship�s history and the importance of naval power is more than 500,000 visitors each year. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alec Kramer/Released)