Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli around the 9th with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was pressured to relinquish his command with the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[eighty five] Structure was purchased to Malta around the eleventh for repairs and, whilst en route, captured two Greek vessels seeking to deliver wheat into

As early as 1991, Commander David Cashman had prompt that Constitution should sail to rejoice her 200th anniversary in 1997 in lieu of becoming towed. The proposal was permitted, though it absolutely was thought to be a significant undertaking due to the fact she had not sailed in around a hundred yrs.The captain traveled to Virginia and conducted