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

Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli to the ninth with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was compelled to relinquish his command with the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[eighty five] Constitution was ordered to Malta around the 11th for repairs and, whilst en route, captured two Greek vessels attempting to produce wheat into Tr