Cyane/Levant Battle

Question 1

Status Between Java and Cyane/Levant Battle

Answer 1

We were in repairs for 2 years following Java battle. British sent a blockade to Boston. We were finally able to leave Boston in December due to winter storms pulling the British Away.

Question 2

Date & Location of Battle

Answer 2

20 Feb 1815 off the coast of Portugal.

Question 3

Significance of the Date of Battle

Answer 3

3 days after Treaty of Ghent was ratified.

Question 4

Commanding Officers of Vessels Involved

Answer 4

Charles Stewart (Constitution)
Gordon Thomas Falcon (Cyane)
George Douglas (Levant)

Question 5

Tactic Used by Constitution’s Captain During Battle

Answer 5

Backwinding: putting a ship in reverse, risk tearing down the masts because its a hard turn.

Question 6

Where Constitution Took Prizes After Victory and Events that Happened on 10 March 1815

Answer 6

Moved to Puerto Praya and then tried to move back home. British followed us while towing both ships.

Question 7

Explain the Fate of the Enemy Ships

Answer 7

Cyane made it to NY, Levant recaptured. We sued for Levant back and got reparations because was was already over.