On 29 April 1781, he captained the 18-gun cutter "Pandour" at the Battle of Fort Royal. In May 1781, he took part in the Invasion of Tobago, and was tasked with bringing news of the French victory back to France. The same year, he was promoted to Lieutenant. In April 1782, he was still in command "Pandour", and he took part in the Battle of the Saintes.