HELPING THE OTHERS REALIZE THE ADVANTAGES OF OLD IRON SIDE

Structure throughout the chase Structure was recommissioned in December with Captain John Rodgers again getting command to supervise A significant refitting. It absolutely was overhauled at a value just under $a hundred,000; even so, Rodgers inexplicably failed to clean her copper sheathing, primary him to later on declare her a "slow sailer".This

Structure patrolled the North African coast for two many years once the war ended, to implement the terms of the treaty.would be captured. Hull damp his sails to capture all gusts, set out boats to tow the ship, and even utilised the kedge anchors to winch her together.Through the War of 1812 the ship attained fame and its name “Aged Ironsides.�