As early as 1991, Commander David Cashman experienced proposed that Structure should sail to rejoice her 200th anniversary in 1997 instead of staying towed. The proposal was authorized, though it was considered a considerable undertaking because she experienced not sailed in about 100 a long time.As Constitution settled in yet again on the Academy

Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli to the 9th with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was compelled to relinquish his command in the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[85] Constitution was ordered to Malta about the 11th for repairs and, though en route, captured two Greek vessels seeking to provide wheat into Tripoli.Constitutio