Action of 7 February 1813
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Description
In the action of 7 February 1813, two evenly matched frigates of the French Imperial Navy and 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.
ID: action-of-7-february-1813-1752873851084-d34203
