Hull departed for France on five August 1811, transporting the new Ambassador Joel Barlow and his family members; they arrived on one September. Hull remained in close proximity to France as well as the Netherlands with the Wintertime months, constantly holding sail and gun drills to maintain the crew ready for probable hostilities With all the Bri… Read More

Captain Isaac Hull, who were appointed Constitution's commanding officer in 1810, set to sea July twelve, without the need of orders, to avoid staying blockaded in port. His intention was to affix the five ships of Rodgers' squadron.Her mainmast break up from the Coastline of Bermuda on 27 March, requiring instant maintenance. Stewart set a study c… Read More