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Captain Isaac Hull, who had been appointed Structure's commanding officer in 1810, put to sea July twelve, without having orders, to prevent staying blockaded in port. His intention was to join the 5 ships of Rodgers' squadron.But one month later, she satisfied with one of them once more -- the frigate Guerriere. The British ship fired the initial

Constitution was becalmed and not able to operate within the 5 British ships, but Hull acted on the recommendation from his Very first Lieutenant Charles Morris. He purchased the crew to put boats above the side to tow the ship from variety, using kedge anchors to draw the ship ahead and wetting the sails to take advantage of every single breath of