French frigate Oiseau (1770)
Oiseau was a 32-gun frigate of the French Navy. Career. In 1772, "Oiseau" was under Captain De Plas, and attached to the Escadre d'évolution under Orvilliers. From 1773 to 1775, she was attached to the 64-gun "Roland" for the Second voyage of Kerguelen, under Lieutenant Rosnevet. The Baie de l'Oiseau was named in her honour. In 1775, she was again attached to the Escadre d'évolution, this time under Captain Bausset and Admiral Guichen. In 1777, she was part of the fleet of Du Chaffault, captained by Roquefeuil-Montpeyroux. "Oiseau" too part in the Battle  of Ushant on 27 July 1778. On 31 January 1779, as she escorted a convoy from Brest to Saint-Malo, "Oiseau" encountered the British 32-gun frigate HMS "Apollo". The captain of "Oiseau", Tarade, signaled the cutter "Expéditive" to lead the convoy, and detached to attack "Apollo". In the subsequent battle, "Oiseau" lost her foretop, and struck her colours. Sources and references. Notes Citations Bibliography External links