She was involved with a significant collision with the English brig Self confidence, cutting her in half, which sank Using the lack of her captain. The surviving crew members have been carried back to America, in which Constitution was put in common Once more, this time at the Brooklyn Navy Prop

As early as 1991, Commander David Cashman had instructed that Constitution need to sail to celebrate her 200th anniversary in 1997 as opposed to currently being towed. The proposal was approved, although it absolutely was regarded as a significant endeavor given that she had not sailed in above