The
Action of 7 February 1813 was a naval battle between two evenly matched
frigates from the
French Navy and the British
Royal Navy,
Aréthuse and
HMS Amelia. The battle was fought in the night of 7 February 1813 at the
Îles de Los, off
Guinea. It 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 port of call, both sides claiming victory.