Galathée (or Galatée) [1][2] was a 32-gun frigate of the French Navy, lead ship of her class.

In February 1780, Galathée escorted convoys in the Bay of Biscay, along with Hermione.

[4] In March 1792, in support of one of these commissioners, Edmond de Saint-Léger, Galathée shelled the forces of Romaine-la-Prophétesse which were attacking Léogâne.

[5] During the French Revolution, she took part in the Combat du 13 prairial, where she took Terrible in tow, under fire, preventing her capture by the British.

[6] [1] In the night of 23 to 24 April 1795, Galathée ran aground off Penmarch, becoming a total loss.