HELPING THE OTHERS REALIZE THE ADVANTAGES OF OLD IRON SIDE

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Constitution was becalmed and unable to operate within the 5 British ships, but Hull acted over a recommendation from his Very first Lieutenant Charles Morris. He requested the crew To place boats over the side to tow the ship outside of vary, using kedge anchors to attract the ship ahead and wetting the sails to make the most of every single breat