HELPING THE OTHERS REALIZE THE ADVANTAGES OF OLD IRONSIDE

Captain Isaac Hull, who had been appointed Structure's commanding officer in 1810, place to sea July twelve, without the need of orders, to prevent being blockaded in port. His intention was to hitch the 5 ships of Rodgers' squadron.will be captured. Hull soaked his sails to catch all gusts, put out boats to tow the ship, and perhaps utilised the k

Structure was becalmed and not able to run in the five British ships, but Hull acted on the suggestion from his First Lieutenant Charles Morris. He ordered the crew To place boats about the side to tow the ship from variety, working with kedge anchors to attract the ship ahead and wetting the sails to make the most of each and every breath of wind.