<p><span class="deck">So roared Captain Isaac Hull as Old Ironsides closed in mortal combat with the British frigate <span class="typestyle"> Guerrière</span>. On the accuracy of his prediction hung all of America’s naval prestige in 1812 </span></p>
<p>Too many of our wonderful historic ships have been lost, but funds recently appropriated by Congress will help to see a major part of our history belayed—tied down, secure.</p>
