Constitution was becalmed and not able to operate within the 5 British ships, but Hull acted on a recommendation from his Initially Lieutenant Charles Morris. He requested the crew To place boats around the side to tow the ship out of assortment, using kedge anchors to draw the ship forward and wetting the sails to make use of every single breath o

Constitution was becalmed and struggling to operate from the 5 British ships, but Hull acted with a recommendation from his Initially Lieutenant Charles Morris. He requested the crew to put boats about the side to tow the ship outside of assortment, making use of kedge anchors to draw the ship ahead and wetting the sails to make the most of each an