THE 2-MINUTE RULE FOR OLD IRON SIDE

Captain Edward Preble requested to get command of Constitution in a letter dated fourteen May well 1803[65] as his flagship and produced preparations to command a new squadron for a 3rd blockade try. The ship was recommissioned on 20 May perhaps.[sixty six] The copper sheathing on her hull needed to get replaced and Paul Revere provided the copper

A service provider captain named Samuel Dewey recognized a small wager as to whether he could entire the undertaking of removal.[167] Elliot experienced posted guards on Constitution to make sure the security from the figurehead, but Dewey crossed the Charles River in a little boat, using the sound of thunderstorms to mask his actions, and managed