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Structure was becalmed and unable to operate within the five British ships, but Hull acted on a recommendation from his 1st Lieutenant Charles Morris. He ordered the crew To place boats above the side to tow the ship out of vary, employing kedge anchors to draw the ship ahead and wetting the sails to take advantage of each breath of wind.[one hundr

Captain Isaac Hull, who were appointed Constitution's commanding officer in 1810, set to sea July 12, with no orders, to avoid being blockaded in port. His intention was to join the 5 ships of Rodgers' squadron.Her mainmast break up off the Coastline of Bermuda on 27 March, demanding quick repair. Stewart established a course for Boston, the place