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Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli within the 9th with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was pressured to relinquish his command in the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[eighty five] Structure was requested to Malta over the 11th for repairs and, whilst en route, captured two Greek vessels seeking to deliver wheat into Tripoli.

As early as 1991, Commander David Cashman had prompt that Structure should sail to rejoice her 200th anniversary in 1997 as opposed to currently being towed. The proposal was authorised, however it had been thought to be a large enterprise due to the fact she had not sailed in about 100 years.Structure entered dry dock in 1992 for an inspection an