The USS Constitution Goes to Washington Navy Yard-- Part 4: Heading for the Guerriere

The ballast load was also reduced to improve the ship's sailing performance.  By early June, stores began to arrive as Captain Hull prepared to return to open sea.  On June 10, the Constitution left the Washington Navy Yard for Alexandria, Virginia, just a few miles downriver, for additional provisions and the installation of a new lower capstan.

The Constitution left Alexandria on June 18, after learning that war had been declared.  Two months later, the Constitution was victorious in its battle with the HMS Guerriere 19 August 1812.

A Fast Turn-Around.  --Brock-Perry