Structure was becalmed and not able to operate within the five British ships, but Hull acted on the suggestion from his Initial Lieutenant Charles Morris. He ordered the crew to put boats above the side to tow the ship away from selection, working with kedge anchors to attract the ship ahead and wetting the sails to make use of every breath of wind

Captain Isaac Hull, who had been appointed Constitution's commanding officer in 1810, set to sea July twelve, without having orders, to circumvent staying blockaded in port. His intention was to join the 5 ships of Rodgers' squadron.But just one month later on, she met with one of these again -- the frigate Guerriere. The British ship fired the ver