ABSTRACT
In 1791, he joined the Atalante, 36, and spent a long commission in the Indian Ocean. Returning to Brest in March 1794, now commanding the Atalante, Linois was ordered by VILLARET DE JOYEUSE to scout ahead of the grain convoy which Van Stabel was escorting from the United States, and was chased by the Swiftsure, 74. After a creditable defence, he surrendered and became a prisoner. Freed in March 1795 and promoted, he commanded the Formidable, 80, in Villaret de Joyeuse’s squadron, but was wounded and captured at the engagement off the île de Groix (June 1795).
