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Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli over the 9th with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was forced to relinquish his command of the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[eighty five] Structure was purchased to Malta to the eleventh for repairs and, though en route, captured two Greek vessels seeking to produce wheat into Tripoli.Con

Her issue-plagued voyage ongoing on thirteen February when her rudder was damaged during major storms, resulting in a total lack of steering Command, with the rudder smashing in the hull at random. A few crewmen went above the stern on ropes and boatswain's chairs and secured it. Another early morning, they rigged a temporary steering method. Badge