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As early as 1991, Commander David Cashman had recommended that Constitution must sail to rejoice her 200th anniversary in 1997 instead of getting towed. The proposal was permitted, although it was thought to be a significant endeavor because she had not sailed in above 100 decades.Because the formation with the US Naval Academy in 1845, there were

Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli over the ninth with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was forced to relinquish his command of the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[eighty five] Constitution was ordered to Malta over the 11th for repairs and, whilst en route, captured two Greek vessels seeking to supply wheat into Tripoli.The