HMS Levant
Survived
| Type | Sloop |
|---|---|
| Guns | 20 guns |
| War | War of 1812 |
Ship-sloop under George Douglas, taken by Constitution with Cyane off Madeira on 20 February 1815. Retaken in Porto Praya in the Cape Verde Islands in March, when a British squadron of three frigates came on Constitution and her prizes at anchor there.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 2 × 6-pounders bow chasers + 20 × 32-pounder carronades
| Builder | William Courtney, Chester |
|---|---|
| Laid down | January 1813 |
| Launched | 8 December 1813 |
| Length | 116 ft (35 m) (overall) 98 ft 1+1⁄4 in (29.9 m) (keel) |
| Complement | 135 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
8 December 1813
20 February 1815
George Douglas; retaken at Porto Praya in March
Fate
Survived
Broken up by 9 October 1820