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Detail of the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned ship of the United States Navy. In the history of the ship it was lovingly given the nickname “Old Ironsides.” The ship was launched in 1797 and was named by President George Washington. The USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel that is still afloat. Like the HMS Victory, Old Ironsides was retired from active service in 1881, and became a museum. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)

Detail of the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned ship of the United States Navy. In the history of the ship it was lovingly given the nickname “Old Ironsides.” The ship was launched in 1797 and was named by President George Washington. The USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel that is still afloat. Like the HMS Victory, Old Ironsides was retired from active service in 1881, and became a museum. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)

April 28, 2019

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Model shipbuilder devoted to perfect re-creations
April 28, 2019 4 a.m.

Model shipbuilder devoted to perfect re-creations

His silver Labrador dozing at his feet, Allen Daffern, 70, deftly repaired the rigging of the HMS Leopard in his workspace, preparing the second of two ships for their final voyage to the Kalispell Vet Center.