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Also the oak used in the construction was much better.
Yes, it was old growth southern live oak, which is harder and denser than the oak the British used in their warships. Hence the Constitution's apt nickname of "Old Ironsides".
I was surprised, because of your user name, that you have made comments not directly referring to timber.
>”comments not directly referring to timber.”
Sometimes it is good to go against the grain.