 He was arrested on his arrival in Lorient, on 10 April 1794, for being a member of the nobility.He was restored to his rank of capitaine de vaisseau in June 1795, and promoted to command of the 80-gun ship "Formidable" in October 1795.While in command of her, he took part, as a division commander, in the failed attempt to invade Ireland in 1796.