HELPING THE OTHERS REALIZE THE ADVANTAGES OF OLD IRONSIDE

Constitution was becalmed and not able to run with the 5 British ships, but Hull acted over a recommendation from his 1st Lieutenant Charles Morris. He ordered the crew to put boats more than the side to tow the ship out of range, utilizing kedge anchors to draw the ship ahead and wetting the sails to make the most of each and every breath of wind.

Structure was becalmed and struggling to operate from your five British ships, but Hull acted on the suggestion from his Initial Lieutenant Charles Morris. He ordered the crew to put boats in excess of the side to tow the ship from selection, employing kedge anchors to draw the ship forward and wetting the sails to reap the benefits of just about e