Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli on the 9th with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was pressured to relinquish his command of the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[eighty five] Constitution was purchased to Malta around the 11th for repairs and, even though en route, captu

Her dilemma-plagued voyage ongoing on thirteen February when her rudder was broken during hefty storms, leading to a total loss of steering Command, With all the rudder smashing in the hull at random. 3 crewmen went around the stern on ropes and boatswain's chairs and secured it. Another ear