Structure in the course of the chase Structure was recommissioned in December with Captain John Rodgers once again taking command to oversee An important refitting. It was overhauled at a value slightly below $one hundred,000; nevertheless, Rodgers inexplicably didn't cleanse her copper sheathing, major him to afterwards declare her a "slow sailer"

A merchant captain named Samuel Dewey approved a small wager as as to if he could comprehensive the activity of removing.[167] Elliot had posted guards on Structure to ensure the basic safety from the figurehead, but Dewey crossed the Charles River in a little boat, utilizing the sound of thunderstorms to mask his actions, and managed to saw off mo