Question

Read the passage. Ay, tear her tattered ensign down! Long has it waved on high, And many an eye has danced to see That banner in the sky … What does the first line in this stanza from “Old Ironsides” by Oliver Wendell Holmes tell the reader about the ship?
   
It has been in service for a long time.
It is being christened and sent out to sea.
It is a new ship and is ready for adventure.
It has been boarded by a brand new crew.

Answer 1

The first one.it has been in service for a long time

Answer 2

the correct answer is - It has been in service for a long time.