Jacques Bedout

Jacques Bedout (; January 13, 1751, Quebec

Bedout spent 14 years in the merchant marine at the beginning of his career. He earned a reputation for bravery and excellence in naval maneuvers during the time of the American War of Independence,

His career advanced steadily and, in 1802, Napoleon personally gave him a five ship squadron. The flagship was the Argonaute from which he commanded his squadron until illness forced his retirement in 1803. He remained listed as active on the lists until 1816.

Bedout always received high ratings from his superiors. Records show that he was considered a first rate officer.