[2] Renaud expressed the opinion that, since the British division was too strong to be defeated outright, he should attempt to inflict such damage to its ships that is would be forced to retreat for repairs and abandon the blockade.
Taking responsibility for the operation in his own hands, Governor Malartic ordered Renaud to execute his plan.
[3] Backed by local privateers and its crews reinforced by volunteers, the French division attacked, yielding the action of 22 October 1794, in which Renaud's plan succeeded.
[8] In 1799, Renaud was in charge of the naval station of Guyane, comprising the corvettes Aréthuse and Mutine, under Lieutenant Reybaud.
[10] In 1804, Renaud had been promoted to captain and commanded the heavy frigate Ville de Milan.