Constitution during the chase Structure was recommissioned in December with Captain John Rodgers yet again using command to supervise A serious refitting. It had been overhauled at a cost just under $100,000; nonetheless, Rodgers inexplicably did not clear her copper sheathing, foremost him to later on declare her a "slow sailer".Her mainmast split

Captain Isaac Hull, who were appointed Constitution's commanding officer in 1810, put to sea July 12, without the need of orders, to stop staying blockaded in port. His intention was to hitch the five ships of Rodgers' squadron.can be captured. Hull soaked his sails to capture all gusts, put out boats to tow the ship, and also applied the kedge anc