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Action of 7 February 1813
- When
- 7 February 1813
- Where
- Atlantic Ocean off Guinea
Evenly matched frigates Aréthuse and HMS Amelia fought for four hours off the Îles de Los, resulting in a stalemate with significant damage.
The battle involved close-quarters combat where gunners exchanged volleys and duelled with sabres. Neither side attempted boarding. Both ships retired unbeaten, claiming victory, and returned to their respective ports of call.
Sources
- Action of 7 February 1813 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
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