Action
The Constitution was well-sailed and her crew well-trained by Captain Charles Stewart. In the battle, the Constitution closed with and battered the Cyane with broadsides resulting in serious damage. Constitution then lowered some sail to come even with Levant and exchanged broadsides with her. Levant peeled off on a port tack and sailed at 180 degrees off Cyane's course. Constitution put on sail and took a port tack to take Cyane under stern rake. Both British ships surrendered, and prize crews were put aboard. All three ships were under sail for the United States when they were sighted and chased by a British task force. Levant was recaptured and returned to British service.
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