THE OLD IRON SIDE FAKES DIARIES

On 20 February, Constitution sighted the compact British ships Cyane and Levant sailing in corporation and gave chase.[129] Cyane and Levant began a number of broadsides in opposition to her, but Stewart outmaneuvered both of those of these and forced Levant to draw off for repairs. He concentrated fire on Cyane, which soon struck her colors.[129]