However, before the American ships could launch their attack, they were driven off by a violent gale and did not get back off Tripoli until the 16th, when sailors from the "Intrepid" succeeded in burning the "Philadelphia".
They were driven off by a violent gale. This was however. They did not get back off Tripoli until the 16th "Philadelphia". This was however. The American ships could launch their attack. Sailors from the "Intrepid" succeeded in burning the.