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Captain Isaac Hull, who were appointed Structure's commanding officer in 1810, set to sea July twelve, devoid of orders, to stop getting blockaded in port. His intention was to hitch the five ships of Rodgers' squadron." Preble demanded that one other ship establish herself along with the stranger replied, "This can be His Britannic Majesty's ship