François Pitot
He took part in the Battle of Groix commanding the frigate Républicaine française. In 1796, his ship, renamed Renommée, was captured by the 74-gun HMS Alfred. Pitot was acquitted by the court-martial for the loss of his ship.[1]
François Pitot was a French naval officer.
In 1800, he captained Vengeance, fighting a battle against USS Constellation.
Sources and references
- Batailles navales de la France, Onésime-Joachim Troude, Challamel ainé, 1867, vol.3, p.41
- Fonds Marine. Campagnes (opérations ; divisions et stations navales ; missions diverses). Inventaire de la sous-série Marine BB4. Tome premier : BB4 1 à 482 (1790-1826)
- 2953 - NYMPHE, www.archeosousmarine.net
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