As early as 1991, Commander David Cashman experienced suggested that Structure ought to sail to celebrate her 200th anniversary in 1997 as opposed to staying towed. The proposal was authorized, nevertheless it absolutely was considered a considerable undertaking given that she had not sailed in

Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli around the ninth 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 around the eleventh for repairs and, when en route, captured two G