Structure over the chase Constitution was recommissioned in December with Captain John Rodgers again having command to oversee An important refitting. It was overhauled at a value slightly below $one hundred,000; nevertheless, Rodgers inexplicably didn't thoroughly clean her copper sheathing, main him to later declare her a "sluggish sailer"." Preb

Captain Edward Preble ordered to acquire command of Structure in a letter dated 14 May perhaps 1803[65] as his flagship and designed preparations to command a fresh squadron for a third blockade try. The ship was recommissioned on twenty May well.[sixty six] The copper sheathing on her hull necessary to get replaced and Paul Revere equipped the cop