Friday, April 21, 2006

Seaman Roberts


In the US Navy a short eleven months and enjoying his first duty assignment Seaman Roberts was our tour guide on the USS Constitution.
Seaman Roberts hails from Ohio and was well versed and wonderful with the scores of young children attending our tour.
The U.S. Navy runs free 30 to 40 minute guided tours of the USS Constitution daily. The tours, led by active-duty enlisted sailors, run continually during open hours and the time between tours varies depending on the size of the crowd waiting in line. Note that during the summer, the wait can be up to 1 1/2 hours, so Freedom Trail walkers intent on seeing Old Ironsides may want to consider starting the trail at the Charlestown end. By doing so, the USS Constitution will be their second stop rather than the 15th stop. You also should be sure to make it to Charlestown before 3:30 PM to be included in the last tour of the ship. Visitors not able to make the last tour, or satisfied with a self-guided visit, may board the USS Constitution until sunset each day. There is no admission charge.

For the current schedule, visit the official USS Constition web site http://www.ussconstitution.navy.mil

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