In “Old Ironsides," the speaker despairs about what is
happening to a noble ship with a rich history. Click on the
phrase or sentence that shows what the speaker believes would
be a better ending for the vessel.
A. Oh, better that her shattered hulk
Should sink beneath the wave;
Her thunders shook the mighty deep,
And there should be her grave;
B. Nail to the mast her holy flag.
Set every threadbare sail,
C. And give her to the god of storms,
The lightning and the ghe!