HELPING THE OTHERS REALIZE THE ADVANTAGES OF OLD IRON SIDE

Captain Isaac Hull, who had been appointed Constitution's commanding officer in 1810, put to sea July 12, devoid of orders, to forestall remaining blockaded in port. His intention was to hitch the five ships of Rodgers' squadron.Her mainmast split off the coast of Bermuda on 27 March, demanding rapid repair. Stewart established a course for Boston,

Structure was becalmed and not able to run with the five British ships, but Hull acted on a recommendation from his Very first Lieutenant Charles Morris. He purchased the crew To place boats over the side to tow the ship from array, making use of kedge anchors to draw the ship forward and wetting the sails to take full advantage of every breath of