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As early as 1991, Commander David Cashman experienced recommended that Constitution should really sail to celebrate her 200th anniversary in 1997 rather then getting towed. The proposal was authorized, however it absolutely was considered a sizable endeavor considering the fact that she had not sailed in above one hundred several years.off Brazil

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