His most notable encounter was on the 26th of September, 1805 when the Magnanime, aided by the Armide, intercepted the and captured the 50-gun fourth rate ship HMS Calcutta after its departure from St.
Calcutta continued sailing southwards, remaining ahead of the squadron but not at a sufficient distance to avoid Magnanime's fire.
The larger and more powerful Magnanime inflicted severe damage to the British ship's rigging, rendering her unable to maneuver or escape, with the remainder of the French squadron bearing down.
French casualties were negligible, although Armide was forced to undergo extensive temporary repairs on her own sails and rigging before she was able to operate as a scout once more.
Others had also been captured: the corvette Sylphe had separated during the chase and rapidly overhauled the lumbering merchant ship, which had surrendered without a fight.
The two quickly fell in love and had a voluptuous affair while she was "married" to James Hingston Tuckey an English prisoner from the capturing of the HMS Calcutta.