Action of 19 February 1619

Action of 19 February
Part of Ove Gjedde's expedition

Ove Gjedde captures two French privateers off Cape Verde, by an unknown author
Date19 February 1619
Location
Off Cape Verde, Portuguese Empire
(present-day Republic of Cabo Verde)
15°04′N 23°38′W / 15.067°N 23.633°W / 15.067; -23.633
Result Danish victory
Belligerents
 French pirates
 France
Commanders and leaders
Denmark–Norway Ove Gjedde Unknown
Units involved
Denmark–Norway HDMS Elephanten Lion d'or
Jageren
Strength
4 ships 3 ships
Casualties and losses
Unknown 2 ships hijacked
1 ship burned

The Action of 19 February 1619 was a naval engagement between Denmark-Norway, under the leadership of Ove Gjedde, and French privateers, which took place on 19 February 1619, during the first Danish expedition to India. Two French vessels were taken and incorporated into the Royal Danish Navy.