Since the ship carried a crew of 450-500 at any given time, the men were forced to sleep in shifts. Sick bay and officer s quarters are also on this deck. Across the Navy Yard is the Constitution Museum - run by a private organization and where there is sometimes an admission charge. In the museum, it s apparent that the adventures of the Constitution didn t exist in just one moment in time. She plied the seas for about 100 years, took part in military and diplomatic missions, and has left a long and useful history.
Some original documents are on display.