The ship, also known as Old Ironsides, is currently in dry dock in the Charlestown Navy Yard for a two-year restoration project, estimated between $10 and $15 million.

The Navy said 600 guests were aboard for the October turnaround. Kearns, in the Navy's announcement, said the Google mapping means many more people will have a chance to see the ship up close.

The museum is the nonprofit that preserves the history of the ship known as Old Ironsides, which is still an active-duty U.S. Navy vessel berthed in the city’s Charlestown neighborhood.

The ship earned its famous nickname notching victories in the War of 1812. BOSTON — "Old Ironsides" is finishing up a two-year stint in dry dock.

The warship nicknamed Old Ironsides, the world's oldest commissioned ship still afloat, is nearing the end of a two-year restoration in dry dock at the Charlestown Navy Yard.

As the Navy closes in on its 240th birthday, it has reached a milestone: Only one ship remaining in its fleet has ever sunk an enemy vessel — and it’s the USS Constitution, which earned the ...

In 1830, Old Ironsides had fallen into disrepair and the Secretary of the Navy suggested that it be scrapped.

Accompanied by a fleet of sailboats and modern Navy ships, the oldest commissioned U.S. warship afloat left its berth Sunday. The USS Constitution was towed to Marblehead, where it was to be let lo… ...