Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli about the ninth with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was forced to relinquish his command of the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[eighty five] Constitution was requested to Malta on the eleventh for repairs and, whilst en route, captured two Greek vessels seeking to produce wheat into Tripo

Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli around the 9th with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was compelled to relinquish his command from the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[85] Structure was ordered to Malta over the 11th for repairs and, though en route, captured two Greek vessels seeking to provide wheat into Tripoli.off Brazi