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Domestic News
November 22, 1797
The Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
The Frigate Constitution was successfully launched at the Navy Yard on October 23, after previous failed attempts, with citizens assembled to witness the event.
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October 23.
THE REAL LAUNCH.
On Saturday last the citizens again assembled at the Navy Yard, to view the launch of the Frigate Constitution. Amid a crowd of spectators, she moved with a most graceful dignity into the embraces of the surrounding waters; the radical amendments in her ways, gave her an easy descent, and this child of the Ocean was safely delivered in her cradle, to the protection of Neptune, to be suckled at the breast of "fair Bellona." With gentle emotions, and a modest decency she soon disencumbered herself of her swaddling clothes, and seemed to smile with a pleasing complacency on the brilliant Assembly who attended the ceremonies of her nativity.
On the two former occasions, she resolutely maintain'd her position,—while exposed to the rude attacks of tackles & screws, but when she found herself under the particular care and management of her constructor and his chosen Associates, she cheerfully resigned herself to her destined element.
THE REAL LAUNCH.
On Saturday last the citizens again assembled at the Navy Yard, to view the launch of the Frigate Constitution. Amid a crowd of spectators, she moved with a most graceful dignity into the embraces of the surrounding waters; the radical amendments in her ways, gave her an easy descent, and this child of the Ocean was safely delivered in her cradle, to the protection of Neptune, to be suckled at the breast of "fair Bellona." With gentle emotions, and a modest decency she soon disencumbered herself of her swaddling clothes, and seemed to smile with a pleasing complacency on the brilliant Assembly who attended the ceremonies of her nativity.
On the two former occasions, she resolutely maintain'd her position,—while exposed to the rude attacks of tackles & screws, but when she found herself under the particular care and management of her constructor and his chosen Associates, she cheerfully resigned herself to her destined element.
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Celebration
What keywords are associated?
Frigate Constitution
Ship Launch
Navy Yard
Successful Launch
Where did it happen?
Navy Yard
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Navy Yard
Event Date
October 23.
Outcome
successful launch after two previous failed attempts.
Event Details
Citizens assembled at the Navy Yard to view the launch of the Frigate Constitution. She moved gracefully into the water due to amendments in her ways, disencumbering herself of swaddling clothes, under the care of her constructor and associates.