A REVIEW OF OLD IRON SIDE

As early as 1991, Commander David Cashman had instructed that Constitution really should sail to rejoice her 200th anniversary in 1997 in lieu of becoming towed. The proposal was accredited, though it was considered a significant undertaking given that she had not sailed in about 100 several years.Constitution entered dry dock in 1992 for an inspe

Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli about the 9th with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was forced to relinquish his command from the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[85] Structure was purchased to Malta over the eleventh for repairs and, when en route, captured two Greek vessels aiming to supply wheat into Tripoli.For the rea