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HMS Levant (1813)

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was intended to be repaired and returned to service in August 1820, but this was not carried out and she was broken up by 9 October 1820. Her captured ensign was on display at Mahan Hall at the
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down. The sloop surrendered after two broadsides fired by the American vessel and was also taken a prize. With the help of the British prisoners all three ships set course for the
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was unable to maintain its neutrality on its (former) soil the Portuguese government compensated the United States for the loss of
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The Naval History of Great Britain, from the Declaration of War by France in 1793, to the Accession of George IV
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was launched in December 1813. Her first commander was Captain Alexander Jones (younger brother of
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on 11 March 1815. She was proceeding with her two prizes. Due to the weather and some confusion,
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but were still outgunned by range and gun power by the American vessel. With excellent seamanship
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British Warships in the Age of Sail 1793–1817: Design, Construction, Careers and Fates
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on 20 February 1815. Although peace had already been declared
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A Most Fortunate Ship. A Narrative History Of Old Ironsides
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sixth-rate vessel, the two warships were attacked by USS
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to surrender first. After placing a prize crew on board
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Index

HMS Levant

Chester
Cyrus-class
sixth rate
bm
bow chasers
carronades
Cyrus-class
sixth rate
Royal Navy
Chester
USS Constitution
War of 1812
sloop of war

prize
Bonne Citoyenne
Captain Charles Jones
Quebec
Gibraltar
HMS Cyane
Banterer-class
Charles Stewart
Treaty of Ghent
Cape Verde Islands
Commodore
George Collier
Porto Praya
HMS Leander

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