Captain Isaac Hull, who had been appointed Constitution's commanding officer in 1810, set to sea July twelve, without orders, to avoid being blockaded in port. His intention was to affix the 5 ships of Rodgers' squadron.might be captured. Hull soaked his sails to capture all gusts, put out boats to tow the ship, and in some cases made use of the ke… Read More

Hull departed for France on 5 August 1811, transporting the new Ambassador Joel Barlow and his family members; they arrived on one September. Hull remained close to France and the Netherlands through the Winter season months, regularly Keeping sail and gun drills to help keep the crew All set for probable hostilities With all the British.But a pers… Read More