 This allowed "Constitution" to cross ahead of "Guerriere", firing a raking broadside which brought down the main yard.Hull then wore ship to cross "Guerriere" bow again, firing another raking broadside, but the maneuver was cut too close and "Guerriere" bowsprit became entangled in the rigging of "Constitution" mizzenmast.On both ships, boarding parties were summoned and musket fire broke out.