Battle of the Saintes
On 10 April 1782, in the run-up to the Battle of the Saintes, "Caton" found herself becalmed and Framond asked for assistance. Despite having been sent a frigate, Framond decided to anchor at Basse-Terre without authorisation from his hierarchy. He thus failed to take part in the Battle of the Saintes, and a few days after, on 19 April 1782, "Caton" was captured at the Battle of the Mona Passage.