French frigate Oiseau (1769)

The Oiseau was a 32-gun Charmante-class frigate of the French Royal Navy, launched in 1769. She participated in several notable engagements during the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolutionary Wars.

During the American Revolutionary War, the Oiseau served in the Caribbean, operating against British shipping and supporting French interests in the region. She was involved in various naval skirmishes and participated in larger fleet actions.

In 1779, she was part of the fleet under the command of Vice-Admiral d'Estaing that sailed to North America to support the American colonists. She participated in the Siege of Savannah.

Later, during the French Revolutionary Wars, the Oiseau continued to serve, participating in naval operations against Great Britain and its allies. Details of her specific actions during this period are scarce but likely involved convoy escort duty and patrolling French waters.

The fate of the Oiseau is not entirely clear, but historical records suggest she may have been decommissioned or lost at sea sometime in the late 1790s or early 1800s. Further research is needed to confirm the precise details of her decommissioning or loss. Her service highlights the important role French frigates played in supporting their nation's naval ambitions during periods of significant global conflict.