About François Pitot
François Pitot was a military personnel.
François Marie Pitot was a French Navy officer.
He took part in the Battle of Groix commanding the frigate Républicaine française. In 1796, his ship, renamed Renommée, was captured by the 74-gun HMS Alfred. Pitot was acquitted by the court-martial for the loss of his ship.
In 1800, he captained Vengeance, fighting a battle against USS Constellation.
Sources and references
Fonds Marine. Campagnes (opérations; divisions et stations navales; missions diverses). Inventaire de la sous-série Marine BB4. Tome premier : BB4 1 à 482 (1790-1826) 2953 - NYMPHE, www.archeosousmarine.net
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