But one month later, she achieved with one of them again -- the frigate Guerriere. The British ship fired the first shot in the famous struggle; 20 minutes later on, Guerriere was a dismasted hulk, so badly harmed that she wasn't value towing to port.off Brazil on December 29. A British shot wrecked her helm, but by steering instantly with the rudd

Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli within the 9th with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was forced to relinquish his command on the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[85] Constitution was purchased to Malta about the 11th for repairs and, while en route, captured two Greek vessels trying to provide wheat into Tripoli.Commemorat