George Claghorn
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For other people named Claghorn, see Claghorn (disambiguation).
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]
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George Claghorn | |
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Born | (1748-07-17)July 17, 1748 |
Died | February 3, 1824(1824-02-03) (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) |
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