''Amphion'' was a 50-gun

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''Amphion'' took part in the Battle of Ushant on 27 July 1778 under Keredern de Trobriand. Seriously damaged, ''Amphion'' returned to Brest while the fight was still raging, carrying the first news of the battle. In consequence, Trobriand was replaced at the command of ''Amphion''. She took part in the

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on 6 July 1779, where her captain, Ferron du Quengo, was killed. The same month, she ran aground at

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. ''Amphion'' took part in the action of 20 March 1780, along with ''Annibal'', ''Diadème'' and ''Réfléchi''.

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