George Claghorn | |
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| Born | July 17, 1748 |
| Died | February 3, 1824 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Shipwright |
| Known for | Military service in the American Revolutionary War and as the master shipbuilder of the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) |
George Claghorn (July 17, 1748 [O.S. July 6, 1748] – February 3, 1824)[1][Note 1][Note 2] was an American patriot and shipwright. He served as an officer in the American Revolutionary War and was wounded in the Battle of Bunker Hill.[2][3] After the war, he was awarded the rank of colonel in the Massachusetts militia. Claghorn was the master shipbuilder of the USS Constitution (a.k.a. Old Ironsides), which he and Samuel Nicholson built for the early United States Navy[Note 3] during the years 1794–1797. Old Ironsides is the oldest naval vessel in the world that is still commissioned, afloat and seaworthy.[Note 4][2]
- ^ "Birth date of George Claghorn at WolframAlpha Computational Knowledge Engine". Wolfram Web Resource. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
- ^ a b Wheeler, O. Keith (30 January 2002). "Individual Summary for COL. GEORGE CLAGHORN". Retrieved 2012-10-10.
- ^ E. Americana (1957).
- ^ "HMS Victory Service Life". HMS Victory. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012.
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