In 1813, along with Alcmène, she served at Cherbourg, in the squadron of contre-amiral Amable Troude, to protect the harbour.

[2] Jason and Cyane then pursued Iphigénie and initially fired on her but broke off the engagement because they were outgunned.

Cyane continued the chase for over three days until Venerable was able to rejoin the fight, after having sailed 153 miles in the direction she believed that Iphigénie had taken.

Venerable was able to locate Iphigénie because Commander Ducrest de Villeneuve of Alcmène was so angry at Captain Émeric, the senior French commander, for not having come alongside Venerable to board from the other side, that he essentially revealed the rendezvous instructions to Admiral Durham.

Durham had to station Royal Marines between them, with fixed bayonets, to prevent fighting from breaking out.