Captain Edward Preble ordered to choose command of Constitution in a letter dated fourteen May 1803[65] as his flagship and made preparations to command a brand new squadron for a 3rd blockade attempt. The ship was recommissioned on twenty Might.[sixty six] The copper sheathing on her hull needed to get replaced and Paul Revere supplied the copper

Captain Edward Preble requested to take command of Constitution in a letter dated fourteen Could 1803[sixty five] as his flagship and created preparations to command a completely new squadron for a third blockade try. The ship was recommissioned on twenty Could.[sixty six] The copper sheathing on her hull needed to be replaced and Paul Revere equip