Captain Isaac Hull, who were appointed Constitution's commanding officer in 1810, set to sea July 12, with no orders, to prevent becoming blockaded in port. His intention was to join the 5 ships of Rodgers' squadron." Preble demanded that another ship recognize herself plus the stranger replied, "This is often His Britannic Majesty's ship Donegal,

Captain Isaac Hull, who had been appointed Structure's commanding officer in 1810, place to sea July 12, with out orders, to circumvent being blockaded in port. His intention was to join the 5 ships of Rodgers' squadron.could well be captured. Hull damp his sails to capture all gusts, put out boats to tow the ship, and perhaps employed the kedge an