Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli to the 9th with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was compelled to relinquish his command of your squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[eighty five] Constitution was ordered to Malta about the 11th for repairs and, while en route, captured two

Her dilemma-plagued voyage ongoing on 13 February when her rudder was destroyed during heavy storms, resulting in a complete loss of steering Handle, Using the rudder smashing in the hull at random. A few crewmen went above the stern on ropes and boatswain's chairs and secured it. The follow