This is pretty cool. It's a video of the US Navy performing a drill to set sails on the USS Constellation (build in 1864). The video is from 1900. Note the guys climbing up the ratlines to do their work.
This vessel is not to be confused with the heavy frigate USS Constitution, which is much older and larger (and famous).
You can visit the USS Constellation in Baltimore, she's a lovely vessel, and a joy to tour. Find out more about her and about visiting the Constellation here: http://www.historicships.org/constellation.html
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