Structure was becalmed and unable to run within the five British ships, but Hull acted on the recommendation from his Initial Lieutenant Charles Morris. He ordered the crew To place boats about the side to tow the ship outside of range, employing kedge anchors to attract the ship ahead and wetting the sails to take full advantage of just about ever

Captain Isaac Hull, who were appointed Structure's commanding officer in 1810, put to sea July 12, with no orders, to prevent remaining blockaded in port. His intention was to join the 5 ships of Rodgers' squadron." Preble demanded that another ship establish herself plus the stranger replied, "That is His Britannic Majesty's ship Donegal, 84 guns,