Action of 7 February 1813

Action of 7 February 1813
Part of the Napoleonic Wars

The fight of the French frigate Aréthuse and Amelia on the shores of Guinea, 7 February 1813, Louis-Philippe Crépin
Date7 February 1813
Location
Off Îles de Los, Atlantic Ocean
09°18′N 14°00′W / 9.300°N 14.000°W / 9.300; -14.000
Result Indecisive
Belligerents
 United Kingdom  France
Commanders and leaders
Frederick Irby (WIA) Pierre Bouvet
Strength
1 frigate 1 frigate
Casualties and losses
51 killed
90 wounded[1]		 20 killed
98 wounded[2]
Action of 7 February 1813 is located in Africa
Action of 7 February 1813
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Location within Africa

During the night of 7 February 1813, two evenly matched frigates from the French Navy and the British Royal Navy, Aréthuse and HMS Amelia, engaged in a battle in the Atlantic Ocean at the Îles de Los, off Guinea. The action lasted four hours, causing significant damage and casualties to both opponents, and resulted in a stalemate. The two ships parted and returned to their respective ports of call, with both sides claiming victory.

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