 On 12 August 1782, in the runup to the Battle of Trincomalee, "Bellone" had her mainmast damaged by a gust of wind and sailed to Batacalo for repairs.En route, she encountered , under Andrew Mitchell.In the ensuing Action of 12 August 1782, "Coventry" killed or wounded the senior officers of "Bellone", which allowed her to make good her escape.