French frigate Rubis (1812)
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The Rubis was a 40-gun Pallas-class frigate of the French Navy.
(Captain Pierre Bouvet) to intercept British trade off West Africa. In January, having captured a Portuguese ship, La Serra, they reached Cap-Vert
.
On 27 January 1813, Aréthuse intercepted the brig HMS Daring
(Lieutenant Pascoe) off Tamara. Released prisonners reported the presence of the French frigates, prompting the departure of HMS Amelia
(Captain Frederick Paul Irby
).
On 5 February, as Rubis departed her anchorage at Loss Islands after unloading the prize, she struck a rock and was disabled. Aréthuse anchored to the North of Rubis and prepared to intercept English trade.
On 6 February, Aréthuse returned after a furious battle with HMS Amelia
, and attempted to refloat Rubis. These efforts were fruitless, and Rubis was eventually burnt on 8 February, her crew transferring to the prize La Serra.
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On 25 November 1812, under Commander Ollivier, Rubis sailed from Nantes along with AréthuseFrench frigate Aréthuse (1812)
The French frigate Aréthuse was a 46-gun 18-pounder frigate of the French Navy. She served during the Napoleonic Wars, took part in the conquest of Algeria and ended her days as a coal depot in Brest.-Cruise off West Africa, 1812-1813:...
(Captain Pierre Bouvet) to intercept British trade off West Africa. In January, having captured a Portuguese ship, La Serra, they reached Cap-Vert
Cap-Vert
Cap-Vert is a peninsula in Senegal, and the westernmost point of the continent of Africa and of the Old World mainland. Originally called Cabo Verde or "Cape Green" by Portuguese explorers, it is not to be confused with the Cape Verde islands, which are some further west...
.
On 27 January 1813, Aréthuse intercepted the brig HMS Daring
HMS Daring (1804)
HMS Daring was a 12-gun gun-brig of the Archer class of the British Royal Navy.-History:She was built under contract by Jabez Bailey, of Ipswich and launched in October 1804. In August 1809, she served in the West Scheldt, being detached under Sir Home Popham to take soundings...
(Lieutenant Pascoe) off Tamara. Released prisonners reported the presence of the French frigates, prompting the departure of HMS Amelia
HMS Amelia (1796)
Proserpine was a 38-gun Hébé-class frigate of the French Navy captured by on 13 June 1796. The Admiralty commissioned Prosperine into the Royal Navy as the fifth rate, HMS Amelia...
(Captain Frederick Paul Irby
Frederick Paul Irby
Rear Admiral The Hon. Frederick Paul Irby CB was a British Royal Navy officer and Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk.-Birth:...
).
On 5 February, as Rubis departed her anchorage at Loss Islands after unloading the prize, she struck a rock and was disabled. Aréthuse anchored to the North of Rubis and prepared to intercept English trade.
On 6 February, Aréthuse returned after a furious battle with HMS Amelia
HMS Amelia (1796)
Proserpine was a 38-gun Hébé-class frigate of the French Navy captured by on 13 June 1796. The Admiralty commissioned Prosperine into the Royal Navy as the fifth rate, HMS Amelia...
, and attempted to refloat Rubis. These efforts were fruitless, and Rubis was eventually burnt on 8 February, her crew transferring to the prize La Serra.