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incident in 1807 delayed her relief, and Campbell narrowly averted a mutiny by his homesick crew. Constitutioncould well be captured. Hull soaked his sails to capture all gusts, set out boats to tow the ship, and in many cases employed the kedge anchors to winch her together.During the War of 1812 the ship acquired fame and its name “Outdated Iro