''Bien-Aimé'' was a 58-gun

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Construction

''Bien-Aimé'' was built for the

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Career

''Bien-Aimé'' departed for the Indian Ocean on 3 May 1757. She took part in the Battle of Cuddalore on 29 April 1758, during the

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, under Captain Bouvet. ''Bien-Aimé'' fought the lead ship of the English line. After the battle, a gust threw ''Bien-Aimé'' on the coast. She proved impossible to refloat and became a total loss.

Sources and references

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