Captain Isaac Hull, who were appointed Structure's commanding officer in 1810, place to sea July twelve, with out orders, to forestall being blockaded in port. His intention was to affix the 5 ships of Rodgers' squadron." Preble demanded that one other ship establish herself along with the stranger replied, "This can be His Britannic Majesty's ship… Read More

Constitution was becalmed and not able to run from the 5 British ships, but Hull acted with a recommendation from his 1st Lieutenant Charles Morris. He requested the crew To place boats above the side to tow the ship from variety, using kedge anchors to attract the ship forward and wetting the sails to take full advantage of each individual breath … Read More