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Constitution was becalmed and unable to operate in the 5 British ships, but Hull acted with a recommendation from his 1st Lieutenant Charles Morris. He ordered the crew To place boats about the side to tow the ship from variety, making use of kedge anchors to attract the ship ahead and wetting the sails to make the most of every breath of wind.[one