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	Ironsides Mobility Systems - Wheelchair Lifts and Van Conversions
		Ironsides Mobility Systems was started 34 years ago by Barry Stigers, who saw a lack of driver-assisted equipment for handicapped drivers in the Washington area.
		For the first nine years, Barry made up the entire staff of Ironsides, from answering phones at the front desk to installing wheelchair lifts and ramps by himself.
		Ironsides Mobility has grown a lot since then.
	www.ironsidesmobility.com (155 words)

	USN Ships--USS New Ironsides (1862-1866)
		New Ironsides was repeatedly hit by enemy cannon fire, but was not seriously damaged, unlike several of her consorts.
		Another such attack, by CSS David during the night of 5 October 1863, damaged the ironclad, but she was able to remain on station until May 1864, when she went to Philadelphia for repairs and a general overhaul.
		New Ironsides was one of dozens of warships that vigorously shelled Fort Fisher, preparing the way for a ground assault that captured the position on 15 January.
	www.history.navy.mil /photos/sh-usn/usnsh-n/new-irns.htm (814 words)

	Ironsides Lubricants.
		Ironsides, an independent company, is one of the UK's leading developers and manufacturers of industrial lubricants, greases and compounds.
		Ironsides are the UK's major supplier of own branded lubricants for both home and overseas markets.
		Our ability to produce small batch sizes and flexibility in dedicated labelling and packaging, enables us to provide a fast and efficient service.
	www.ironsideslubricants.co.uk (141 words)

	USS Constitution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The USS Constitution, known as "Old Ironsides," is a wooden-hulled, three-masted frigate of the United States Navy.
		An examination in 1830 found her unfit for sea, but the American public expressed great indignation at the recommendation that she be scrapped, especially after publication of Oliver Wendell Holmes' poem "Old Ironsides".
		She was towed from her usual berth in Boston to Marblehead, then set six sails (jibs, topsails, and driver), moved unassisted for an hour and rendered a 21-gun salute.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Constitution (2101 words)

	USS New Ironsides
		Frigate Constitution, one of the first ships of the United States Navy, won the sobriquet "Old Ironsides" for her strength in withstanding enemy shot in her famous fight with HMS Guerriere 19 August 1812.
		New Ironsides was launched 10 May 1862 by Merriek Jc Sons, Philadelphia, Pa., and commissioned at Philadelphia Navy Yard 21 August 1862, Capt. Thomas Turner, in command.
		As the Confederacy was collapsing, New Ironsides steamed to Philadelphia and decommissioned at League Island 6 April 1865.
	www.multied.com /navy/Steamer/Newironsides.html (1091 words)

	Old Ironsides
		Old Ironsides, on this occasion, was nearly surrounded by Englishmen, all of {486} whom came up on her quarters, one, a frigate, speaking her, first telling her own name, as is usual between vessels of war, and then asking hers.
		On the 5th of July the anchor was weighed, and Old Ironsides proceeded down the bay and to sea, on the 13th to cruise in the third and last of her wars.
		As Old Ironsides was travelling towards them all this time, they soon fancied themselves in a state to weather on her, and both, at the same instant, set their main courses, and made all other sail in a taut-bowline.
	external.oneonta.edu /cooper/texts/ironsides.html (22912 words)

	USS Constitution Photo - Old Ironsides Photo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		Ironsides sister frigate USS Congress was built here in the 1790s as part of the original Navy.
		Ironsides spent 20 of her 200 years here, first under a complete repair in the first half of the 1850s, then as a receiving ship through much of the 1880s and 1890s.
		Fully rebuilt in 1931, Ironsides made Portsmouth her first port of call on a three year tour that reached more than 70 cities.
	www.seacoastnh.com /ussconstitution/battle.html (219 words)

	DefenseLINK News: Old Ironsides Sails Again
		WASHINGTON -- The stately sailing ships of old are long gone from the seven seas, but July 21, people in Massachusetts had a chance once again to see their full-blown glory.
		The USS Constitution, the Navy's three-masted, 44-gun frigate known as "Old Ironsides," went to sea for her first unassisted voyage under sail since 1881.
		Old Ironsides, built in Boston in 1797, was one of the first six warships authorized by Congress.
	www.dod.gov /news/Jul1997/n07221997_9707223.html (617 words)

	French blunt brave Ironsides
		The Ironsides gave a heroic performance to reach the final of the competition, where they were nudged out by France's oldest rugby league club.
		The Ironsides had shown their classy rugby as runaway winners of the group stage, before a convincing performance in the quarter-finals against defending champions London Koogas, saw them stroll to a 30-4 win.
		The Ironsides took an early lead with strong support play, but the Army still looked a strong side until the pressure got to all the players, with fists and feet flying from both sides.
	www.thisisyork.co.uk /york/library/YORK_LIBRARY_YORK_NINES1.html (1024 words)

	History of the USS Constitution; old ironsides
		As the forces of nature would have it, she would be too heavy to launch in the first 2 previous attempts.
		This meeting led to piece of naval history known as "The Great Chase." Needless to say, Ironsides was able to elude her assailants.
		During the times of 1822 until the 1860's, Old Ironsides was a show ship and in charge of many expeditions of the waters.
	kyky.essortment.com /oldironsidesus_rvms.htm (866 words)

	Ironsides (England)
		The unit was notable for it's iron discipline, which was in a large part responsible for the Parliamentary victory at Marston Moor (2 July 1644), where in contrast to their royalist equivalents, the Ironsides remained on the battlefield after their initial charge and attacked the Royalist infantry.
		In early 1645 the New Model Army was formed, based largely on the Ironsides, who continued as part of the new army.
		At the battle of Naseby (14 June 1645), the Ironsides played a similar role as at Marston Moor, remaining on the battlefield while Prince Rupert's royalist cavalry charged off in pursuit of their first opponents.
	www.historyofwar.org /articles/weapons_ironsides.html (205 words)

	1st Armored Division Homepage
		Superimposed on the triangle is the insignia of the former Seventh Cavalry Brigade (Mechanized), the predecessors of the Old Ironsides.
		Old Ironsides returned to the United States in April 1946 and was inactivated at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey.
		Old Ironsides marched into its second half century celebrating victory in the Cold War - a triumph symbolized by the fall of the Berlin Wall, the unification of Germany, and the crumbling of East European, communist regimes.
	www.1ad.army.mil /History.htm (2483 words)

	USS Constitution Museum - About the Museum
		Old Ironsides is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world.
		Her history is rich and colorful and 200 years strong -- from fighting Barbary pirates on the "shores of Tripoli" to winning famous victories during the War of 1812, the USS Constitution Museum brings her tale alive through its collection of 3,000 original artifacts and art work and through hands-on activities.
		Visit Old Ironsides, the Destroyer USS CASSIN YOUNG, Lightship Nantucket II, Commandant's House, "Serving the Fleet 1800-1974" Navy Yard Exhibit and the Bunker Hill "Whites of Their Eyes" Pavilion.
	www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org /about (332 words)

	"Old Ironsides": The Unsinkable Ship
		Despite its nickname, "Old Ironsides," it was a wooden ship.
		Boston, Captain Isaac Hull and his men so badly damaged the British ship Guerreire that Hull ordered it burned because it was no longer useful.
		It was during this battle that the American ship got its nickname, "Old Ironsides." A British seaman saw one of his cannon shots hit the wooden hull of the Constitution, bounce off, and fall into the sea.
	www.socialstudiesforkids.com /articles/ushistory/oldironsides.htm (324 words)

	Annals: Help Save Old Ironsides
		Old Ironsides is in great shape at present, swaying gently and majestically at her moorings.
		The sight of cannonballs bouncing off her thick oak sides during this fierce contest prompted one gunner to taunt his British adversaries across the waves with "Huzzah, her sides are made of IRON," imparting a nickname she would carry forever.
		As final proof of the title, Old Ironsides reduced the Guerriere to floating rubble that wasn't even of value as a prize, then set her carcass on fire and sank her.
	www.elks.org /history/ironsides.htm (985 words)

	Ships of the World: An Historical Encyclopedia - - USS New Ironsides (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		Named in honor of USS Constitution, who earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" during her engagement with HMS Guerrière, USS New Ironsides was one of three ironclads ordered shortly after the start of the Civil War.
		New Ironsides avoided the first of these on August 21, but on October 5, 1863, she was attacked by CSS David, which managed to detonate a mine on her starboard quarter.
		The damage was insignificant and New Ironsides remained on station until May 1864, when she returned to Philadelphia.
	college.hmco.com /history/readerscomp/ships/html/sh_064200_ussnewironsi.htm (341 words)

	USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		Old Ironsides is the oldest ship in massachusetts and theres only one reason for that,because it was made of iron as you know.
		A few months ago Ironsides went for a ride not because it was its first time sailing in 116 years,but because this october it will be 200 years old.
		I have a fl and white photo of old ironsides being pulled by late grandfather on his tugboat into the Port Aransas, TX area; it is in good condition and I'm interested in selling it, but don't know how to go about doing this and what to ask for it.
	www.infonavigate.com /boston/l529.htm (2600 words)

	"USS New Ironsides" Muster Roll, April, 1863. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		On the night of August 21, 1863, an attempt was made to destroy the Union ironclad, but this threat was averted when she beat to quarters.
		A second attempt nearly three weeks later was successful, and, with the fall of Fort Fisher, the last major port of the Confederacy was closed, thus ensuring that her days were numbered.
		The USS New Ironsides spent the last few months of the war at Hampton Roads, and then returned to Philadelphia, where she was decommissioned at League Island, April 6, 1865.
	home.ozconnect.net /tfoen/ussnewironsides.htm (11739 words)

	The Boston Insider: Travel Tips on Getting the Most Out of Boston
		This remarkable performance earned her the popular nickname, "Old Ironsides," although steel was not yet used to build ships.
		Since then, Old Ironsides has survived 42 battles, years of neglect, and numerous threats to tear her down.
		If you are intrigued by the tour of Old Ironsides and would like to know more about her history, you may want to consider visiting the USS Constitution Museum.
	www.theinsider.com /Boston/attractions/2oldiron.htm (1108 words)

	Amazon.com: Old Ironsides (1926) : Video (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-26)
		The battle sequences are very similar with sand being spread on deck to absorb blood, the crew hitting the deck to avoid a volley, young boys dying during the fighting, and fierce close up hand to hand combat.
		The story is now a historical romance, with the history being the war between the young United States and the Barbary pirates of Northern Africa (the shores of Tripoli you have heard sung about), and the romance being between the Boy (Charles Farrell) and young Esther (the beautiful Esther Ralston from Chaplin's "The Kid").
		Old Ironsides is a fine film dealing with the American Navy's fight against Barbary Coast pirates at the end of the 18th century.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/6300215466?v=glance (1510 words)

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