the french expedition's two frigates, both only partially armed, were detached during the action and took shelter in harbour at guadeloupe. in june, heavily laden with trade goods, they attempted to escape to europe, but were pursued by elements of the british blockade force. "félicité" was overrun after four days of manoeuvre, submitting to the more powerful british frigate hms "latona" without a fight. "furieuse" was able to escape immediate pursuit, but was subsequently discovered on 3 july by the smaller british ship hms "bonne citoyenne". in a fierce engagement two days later, the small british ship was able to defeat and capture the french vessel, which was later commissioned into the royal navy.