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Captain Isaac Hull, who had been appointed Constitution's commanding officer in 1810, place to sea July twelve, with out orders, to forestall being blockaded in port. His intention was to join the five ships of Rodgers' squadron.could well be captured. Hull wet his sails to catch all gusts, place out boats to tow the ship, and in many cases utilize

Captain Edward Preble ordered to choose command of Constitution in a very letter dated fourteen May 1803[65] as his flagship and built preparations to command a whole new squadron for a 3rd blockade attempt. The ship was recommissioned on twenty Might.[sixty six] The copper sheathing on her hull required to get replaced and Paul Revere equipped the