François Marie Pitot was aFrench Navy officer.
He took part in theBattle of Groix commanding the frigateRépublicaine française. In 1796, his ship, renamedRenommée, was captured by the 74-gun HMSAlfred. Pitot was acquitted by the court-martial for the loss of his ship.[1]
In 1800, he captainedVengeance, fighting abattle against USSConstellation.