The U.S.S. Constellation is one of several historic ships available to visit in Baltimore. She was built at the end of the 18th century and engaged in protecting the seagoing commerce of the new United States. She has a vivid history of battles and triumphs, even a few tragedies from which she recovered. If the name is familiar, she is the namesake of the U.S.S. Constellation (CV 64) and other Navy ships over the years.