In 1788, under Nieuil, "Dauphin Royal" was the lead ship of the Second Division in the White-and-Blue squadron of the fleet under Orvilliers. She took part in the Battle of Ushant, the Invasion of Minorca in 1781, and the Battle of Saint Kitts on 25/26 January 1782. "Dauphin Royal" and her commander Roquefeuil-Montpeyroux also took part in the Battle of the Saintes on 12 April 1782.