In 1778, he commanded the 64-gun Lion, part of the squadron under Louis de Fabry de Fabrègues, along with the 74-gun Destin and Victoire, the 64-gun Hardi and Caton, and the frigates Gracieuse and Flore.
[1][2] On 14 May 1781, he commanded the 74-gun Actif[3] and pursued British ships off Brest.
On the morning of 15, he engaged the 64-gun HMS Nonsuch, which managed to escape.
[4][5] In recognition of his action, the Crown awarded him a 1000-Livre pension.
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