Pierre-Augustin Moncousu
Pierre Augustin Moncousu (August 1756 – 6 July 1801) was a French naval officer. Career. Moncousu was born in Baugé. He took part in the Battle of Groix commanding "Redoutable", and died at the First Battle of Algeciras. Family. Moncousu's first-born son was also named Pierre-Augustin, and served in the Navy as well. Ensign in 1815, he was expelled from the Navy after fomenting a plot with five other officers to ferry Napoléon from Rochefort to the United States.