Thanks to US Navy Commander David Smith, a part of Old Ironsides is now part of America’s history that is on display in Abbot Hall. The 1,500 lb piece of the ship was moved into a custom-built cradle and is now on display in the lower floor of Abbot Hall.
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Moving the bowsprit into Abbot Hall