As early as 1991, Commander David Cashman had recommended that Structure ought to sail to celebrate her 200th anniversary in 1997 rather then becoming towed. The proposal was authorized, though it absolutely was regarded as a considerable undertaking due to the fact she had not sailed in over a hundred several years.Structure entered dry dock in 1

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.[eighty five] Constitution was ordered to Malta within the eleventh for repairs and, though en route, captured two Greek vessels attempting to deliver wheat into