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Constitution vs. Cyane & Levant:
On the night of 20 February 1815, USS Constitution fought both HMS Cyane and HMS Levant. Though the war had officially ended, word had not yet reached the ships off West Africa. After an exchange of fire between the three ships, Constitution's broadside damaged Levant and forced her to disengage for repairs. U.S. Captain Charles Stewart then ordered his crew to back sail toward Cyane. Constitution fired two broadsides into her, forcing surrender. Though Levant returned to the battle, she too struck her colors. |