The fleet sailed in the Caribbean and off the American coast, won some notable victories, but Count d'Estaing was seriously wounded while unsuccessfully attacking Savannah in October 1779, and he returned to France with his squadron.
Ang mabilis sailed sa Caribbean at off ang mga Amerikano sa baybayin, won ilang mga litaw tagumpay, ngunit Count d'Estaing ay malubhang nasugatan habang unsuccessfully-atake Savannah sa Oktubre 1779, at ibabalik siya sa France sa kanyang armada.