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Structure through the chase Structure was recommissioned in December with Captain John Rodgers once again having command to oversee An important refitting. It was overhauled at a value slightly below $100,000; however, Rodgers inexplicably did not clean her copper sheathing, primary him to later declare her a "gradual sailer"." Preble demanded that

Captain Isaac Hull, who were appointed Structure's commanding officer in 1810, set to sea July 12, without the need of orders, to prevent remaining blockaded in port. His intention was to join the 5 ships of Rodgers' squadron.Structure returned to serving for a museum ship, acquiring 100,000 guests a year in Boston. She was managed by a small crew