`` Amethyst '' and her captain Michael Seymour were active in this campaign Military_operation , capturing Conquering a second French frigate , `` Niémen '' , at the Action of 6 April 1809 .

This force required Imposing_obligation reinforcement and supply Supply from France , and periodic attempts were made Action to reach Arriving the isolated convoy with new frigates , the first of which was `` Niémen '' .

`` Niémen '' was a new and fast ship , carrying Carry_goods 40 guns and a large quantity of much needed naval supplies Supply .

In April 1809 , these ships Motion were HMS `` Amethyst '' and , loosely supported Supporting by other patrolling Patrolling ships and tasked Request specifically with the capture Conquering of `` Niémen '' , acting on intelligence passed Motion_directional on by the Admiralty .

When `` Niémen '' emerged Arriving on 5 April , she was immediately spotted Know and chased Motion .

The failure Earnings_and_losses of `` Niémen '' to reach Arriving Isle de France also had serious repercussions for the French squadron there .