Her difficulty-plagued voyage continued on thirteen February when her rudder was harmed for the duration of weighty storms, causing a total lack of steering Command, with the rudder smashing to the hull at random. Three crewmen went over the stern on ropes and boatswain's chairs and secured it. Another morning, they rigged a temporary steering proc… Read More

Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli around the 9th with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was forced to relinquish his command with the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[eighty five] Constitution was ordered to Malta around the 11th for repairs and, while en route, captured two Greek vessels attempting to produce wheat into Trip… Read More