her victory over Guerriere. Bonner was Constitutions 72nd commanding officer. On 18 May 2015, the ship entered Dry Dock 1 in Charlestown Navy Yard to begin a two-year restoration program. The restoration planned to restore the copper sheets on the ship's hull and replace deck boards. The Department of the Navy provided the $12–15 million expected cost. After the restoration was complete, she was returned to the water on 23 July 2017. In November 2017, Commander Nathaniel R. Shick relieved Commander Robert S. Gerosa Jr., who had spent most of his command while the ship was dry docked, in a ceremony held on board Constitution, to become the ship's 75th commanding officer. On February 29, 2020, Shick was succeeded as commanding officer by Commander John Benda. On 17 January 2022, Billie J. Farrell became the first woman to command Constitution. Image gallery Commanders Since she was first launched in 1797, there have been 77 commanders of Constitution. Notes References Bibliography Further reading Bibliography of early American naval history Scientific American, 07 Jan 1882, "Old Ironsides" Retired. pp 5. External links The Captain's Clerk – Extensive sources including ship logs, personnel rosters and research information Constitution and Grebe in Houston, 1932 Maritimequest Constitution Photo Gallery 1797 ships Barbary Wars American ships Boston Harbor Featured articles Landmarks in Charlestown, Boston Military and war museums in Massachusetts Museum ships in Massachusetts Museums in Boston National Historic Landmarks in Boston Quasi-War ships of the United States Sailing frigates of the United States Navy Ships built in Boston Ships on the National Register of Historic Places in Massachusetts Three-masted ships United States Navy museums War of 1812 ships of the United States Naval History and Heritage Command Ceremonial units of the United States military Maritime incidents in 1812 Maritime incidents in April 1823 Maritime incidents in January 1879 National Register of Historic Places in Boston