[1] In 1777, Bélizal commanded the 10-gun Curieuse in the Squadron of Brest, under Du Chaffault.

[4] In June 1778, Bélizal captained the 32-gun frigate Licorne, part of a division under La Clocheterie, and also comprising the frigate Belle Poule, the corvette Hirondelle and the lugger Coureur.

While Belle Poule escaped after fighting the action of 17 June 1778, Licorne found herself surrounded by three ships of the line, and struck her colours after Bélizal fired both his broadsides in a token gesture of defence.

[3] He was given command of the frigate Vénus,[1] capturing the British privateer Lord Amherst on 16 June.

[1] Bélizal's Journal et Letres d'un émigré were published in 1902 in the Revue de Bretagne by his descendant.