Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli about the 9th with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was pressured to relinquish his command on the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[85] Constitution was requested to Malta on the eleventh for repairs and, though en route, captured two Greek vessels attempting to provide wheat into Tripoli.Th

Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli over the 9th with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was forced to relinquish his command in the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[eighty five] Structure was purchased to Malta on the eleventh for repairs and, although en route, captured two Greek vessels aiming to deliver wheat into Tripoli.Th