The result was the most humiliating naval defeat in the history of the United States.

The same fate threatened Captain Brownson.
There was this difference in the cases, however.

The "Chesapeake" had little time for drilling, while the "Yankee" was fully six weeks in commission before her first shot was fired in action.

Every minute of those six weeks was utilized.
During the trip down the coast from New York general quarters were held each day, and target practice whenever the weather permitted.

In addition to these drills the crew was exercised in man and arm boats, abandon ship, fire drill, infantry drill, and the many exercises provided by the naval regulations.