WHAT DOES OLD IRONSIDE MEAN?

Structure in the course of the chase Structure was recommissioned in December with Captain John Rodgers once again having command to oversee A serious refitting. It was overhauled at a value just below $one hundred,000; nevertheless, Rodgers inexplicably did not clean up her copper sheathing, major him to afterwards declare her a "sluggish sailer".

Captain Isaac Hull, who were appointed Constitution's commanding officer in 1810, put to sea July 12, without having orders, to forestall becoming blockaded in port. His intention was to affix the 5 ships of Rodgers' squadron.But one thirty day period later, she fulfilled with one of them once again -- the frigate Guerriere. The British ship fired