Triton was a 64-gun ship of the line of the French Navy designed by François Coulomb the Younger.

On 30 July 1757, Triton rescued the crew of the 30-gun frigate Rose, and her captain, Sade de Vaudronne, had her beached and scuttled by fire to prevent her falling into British hands after a battle with the 32-gun HMS Thames.

[4] In June 1758, under Captain du Lac de Montvert, Triton captured the frigate HMS Deal Castle.

Navy Minister Sartine chose her to be one of the six ships held ready for immediate departure at all times.

[1] On 24 November 1782, Triton was at Saint-Pierre, Martinique, part of a squadron that comprised Solitaire, Résolue, Nymphe, and the brig Speedy.