Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli to the ninth with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was compelled to relinquish his command in the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[85] Constitution was requested to Malta to the eleventh for repairs and, when en route, captured two Greek vessels seeking to deliver wheat into Tripoli.The capt… Read More

As early as 1991, Commander David Cashman experienced instructed that Constitution really should sail to rejoice her 200th anniversary in 1997 in lieu of remaining towed. The proposal was approved, although it absolutely was regarded as a substantial endeavor given that she had not sailed in more than one hundred many years.As Constitution settled… Read More