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Captain Isaac Hull, who were appointed Constitution's commanding officer in 1810, put to sea July 12, without orders, to stop staying blockaded in port. His intention was to join the 5 ships of Rodgers' squadron.will be captured. Hull wet his sails to capture all gusts, place out boats to tow the ship, and in some cases employed the kedge anchors t

Hull departed for France on five August 1811, transporting the new Ambassador Joel Barlow and his household; they arrived on 1 September. Hull remained close to France as well as the Netherlands with the winter months, frequently Keeping sail and gun drills to keep the crew ready for probable hostilities While using the British.Constitution returne