At the Battle of Sadras on 17 February 1782, she was commanded by Captain Bidé de Maurville. On 7 July 1782, following the Battle of Negapatam, Suffren replaced Maureville with Armand de Saint-Félix. "Artésien" went on to take part in the Battle of Trincomalee from 25 August to 3 September 1782.