4 Feb 1805 // 18-gun sloop HMS Arrow and 8-gun bomb vessel HMS Acheron were lost off Cape Pallas in the Western Mediterranean while defending their convoy (England-bound from Malta) from two much larger French vessels, the frigates Hortense, 40 guns, and Incorruptible, 38 guns. [1/4]

As the French ships approached, both British ships engaged them. HMS Arrow fought for over an hour and inflicted heavy damage, but was severely damaged herself with many casualties. The Arrow eventually surrendered, sinking under Incorruptible's guns immediately after her crew were removed. [2/4]

HMS Acheron exchanged fire with both frigates, and became locked into a fierce gun battle with the Incorruptible. When HMS Arrow surrendered, the Acheron broke away, but was chased and forced to surrender. She was in a sinking condition, so after capture the French burnt her. [3/4]