She served as a convoy escort until she ran aground in combat in 1800 at Port Navalo; her crew scuttled her by fire.

In 1794, she escorted convoys between Brest and Pasajes, before joining up with the fleet preparing for the Croisière du Grand Hiver.

In February 1796, after Tanays was promoted to Lieutenant, she escorted convoys to the Pertuis d'Antioche, returning to Brest in August.

[2] In April 1797, Réolaise was at Saint Martin de Ré to escort a convoy bound for Brest, and from there to ferry wine to Lorient.

[6] After securing the merchantmen under her guard, Réolaise fought a running battle and eventually ran aground near Port Navalo on 17 November.