Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli over the ninth with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was pressured to relinquish his command on the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[eighty five] Structure was purchased to Malta to the eleventh for repairs and, even though en route, capt

As early as 1991, Commander David Cashman had suggested that Structure ought to sail to rejoice her 200th anniversary in 1997 rather than becoming towed. The proposal was authorised, even though it was regarded as a significant endeavor considering the fact that she had not sailed in more than a