Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli to the ninth with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was pressured to relinquish his command in the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[85] Constitution was ordered to Malta within the 11th for repairs and, though en route, captured two Greek vessels seeking to produce wheat into Tripoli.Now the

Her dilemma-plagued voyage ongoing on 13 February when her rudder was ruined throughout major storms, causing a total loss of steering Handle, While using the rudder smashing to the hull at random. A few crewmen went above the stern on ropes and boatswain's chairs and secured it. The next early morning, they rigged A brief steering system. Badger s