After crossing the street, he ducked behind an indoor skating rink leading to a promenade along the wharf, filled the bag with rocks, and stood along the guard rail as if mesmerized by the mouth of the Charles River. Along the opposite shoreline were the three masts of Old Ironsides, the world’s oldest warship still afloat. The USS Constitution was launched by the US Navy in 1797 and was undefeated in battle during the War of 1812. Tours are available in the Charlestown Navy Yard.
