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Her problem-plagued voyage continued on thirteen February when her rudder was weakened throughout heavy storms, leading to a total lack of steering Regulate, Along with the rudder smashing to the hull at random. A few crewmen went over the stern on ropes and boatswain's chairs and secured it. The following morning, they rigged a temporary steering

As early as 1991, Commander David Cashman had instructed that Constitution must sail to celebrate her 200th anniversary in 1997 rather than remaining towed. The proposal was authorized, although it absolutely was regarded as a big undertaking because she experienced not sailed in in excess of 100 decades.off Brazil on December 29. A British shot w