USS Constitution leaves dry dock after two year restoration period

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BOSTON (June 15, 2017) USS Constitution sits in Dry Dock One, in Charlestown Navy Yard after the scaffolding has been removed from her sides. The Square-rigged frigate is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat and is nearing the end of a two-year restoration period. (U.S. Navy Photo by Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Erin Bullock/Released)
After two years and millions of dollars, the oldest warship in the U.S. Navy, USS Constitution, will leave dry dock and return to the water.