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Her problem-plagued voyage ongoing on thirteen February when her rudder was broken through major storms, causing a total loss of steering Handle, With all the rudder smashing in the hull at random. Three crewmen went around the stern on ropes and boatswain's chairs and secured it. The next morning, they rigged a temporary steering system. Badger se

Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli on the ninth with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was forced to relinquish his command with the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[eighty five] Constitution was ordered to Malta within the 11th for repairs and, while en route, captured two Greek vessels trying to provide wheat into Tripoli.Co