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But a single month later, she fulfilled with one of them once more -- the frigate Guerriere. The British ship fired the first shot from the legendary fight; 20 minutes later on, Guerriere was a dismasted hulk, so badly weakened that she wasn't worth towing to port.Now the oldest U.S. warship even now in Fee, Constitution stays a robust reminder wit

Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli over the 9th with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was pressured to relinquish his command on the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[85] Structure was requested to Malta about the 11th for repairs and, although en route, captured two Greek vessels attempting to supply wheat into Tripoli.off Br