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Before iron and steel ruled the seas, America built warships from something far more humble: trees. Specifically, the mighty southern live oak. This episode explores how the early U.S. Navy's most powerful frigates—including the legendary USS Constitution—owed their strength, durability, and firepower to this dense, twisted hardwood.
Following the American Revolution, the U.S. faced growing threats on the seas from European navies and pirates. To survive, Congress authorized the construction of six frigates in 1794. These ships were unlike anything the world had seen—faster, stronger, and heavily armed. Their secret? Revolutionary design and a timber so tough, British cannonballs bounced off it. The use of live oak, especially from the coasts of Georgia and Florida, gave American frigates a lasting edge in naval warfare.
This forgotten chapter of American history reveals how forestry, engineering, and national defense were once intertwined. From shipyards to the Santa Rosa live oak plantation, and from piracy in the Barbary Wars to cannon duels in the War of 1812, this story shows how something as simple as a tree helped shape U.S. naval dominance. Subscribe for more deep dives into the materials and decisions that forged the nation. Written and hosted by Colin D. Heaton. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production.
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