Cyane and Levant

Question 1

What was the USSC doing prior to the battle?

Answer 1

Getting repaired

Question 2

identify the date and location of the battle.

Answer 2

Feb 20 1815

Portugal

Question 3

Explain the significance of the date of the battle.

Answer 3

3 days after the treaty of Ghent was ratified.

Question 4

Identify the Commanding officers.

Answer 4

USSC Charles Stewart
Cyane Capt. Falcon
Levant Capt. Douglas

Question 5

Describe the key tactics used during the battle.

Answer 5

Smokescreen, backwinding and broadsides.

Question 6

Describe the fate of the Cyane and Levant

Answer 6

Both ships were captured and taken by the USSC for repair. However, before leaving Porta Praia British ships were seen and because Capt. Stewart did not trust the British, he quickly got the crew underway and cut loose the Levant as a distraction for the British which was unsuccessful. Once out of the harbor, he decided to let the Cyane go as the risk wasn’t worth the reward.