Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli on the 9th with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was forced to relinquish his command of the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[85] Constitution was requested to Malta about the 11th for repairs and, while en route, captured two Greek vessels seeking to provide wheat into Tripoli.Now the oldes… Read More

Her challenge-plagued voyage ongoing on thirteen February when her rudder was damaged throughout weighty storms, causing a total loss of steering Handle, Along with the rudder smashing in the hull at random. Three crewmen went above the stern on ropes and boatswain's chairs and secured it. The next morning, they rigged A short lived steering progra… Read More