USS Constitution Fires 21-Gun Salute In Memorial Day Tribute

BOSTON (CBS) -- U.S.S. Constitution honored Memorial Day with a 21-gun salute. Old Ironsides fired off at noon Monday.

The ship also hosted a ceremony on board commemorating the sailors and Marines who have died in service. Several Gold Star families were in attendance.

Navy regulations call for ships with a saluting battery to fire gun salutes starting at noon on the holiday. The ship's flag flew at half-staff in the morning before being raised to full height after the salute.

The event was livestreamed on Facebook. The U.S.S. Constitution will also be open Monday for public tours.

Earlier this month U.S.S. Constitution cruised Boston Harbor and fired the cannons for its first underway in more than a year.

U.S.S. Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat.