In 1734 de Grasse took service on the galleys of the Order of Malta, and in 1740 entered the French Navy, being promoted to chief of squadron in 1779. He took part in the naval operations of the American War of Independence, and distinguished himself in the battles of Dominica and Saint Lucia (1780), and of Tobago (1781). He was less fortunate at St Kitts, where he was defeated by Admiral Hood. Shortly afterwards, in April 1782, he was defeated and taken prisoner by Admiral Rodney. Some months later he returned to France, published a Mémoire justificatif, and was acquitted by a court-martial (1784).
His son Alexandre de Grasse, published a Notice biographique sur l'amiral comte de Grasse d'après les documents inédits in 1840. See G Lacour-Gayet, La Marine militaire de la France sous le règne de Louis XV (Paris, 1902).
Le Comte Alexandre Francois deGrasse is born on February 14, the only son of Admiral Francois DeGrasse of the Parish of St. Louis, at Versailles, France.
ComtedeGrasse father in law become a founder in a Masonic Lodge named La Candeur at Charleston and is founded in large by French Roman Catholics.
DeGrasse goes to Santo Domingo to offer his services to General Hedouville and is captured, put in jail, and his feet/hands put in irons.
An anti-aircraft cruiser The DeGrasse was an anti-aircraft cruiser of the French Navy.
The DeGrasse was designed in the late 30s, as the lead ship of a series of three cruisers a little be heavier than the preceding Gloire class, notably with an improved anti-aircraft equipment.
A first-rank frigate The DeGrasse is a F67 type large high-sea frigates of the French Marine Nationale specialised in anti-submarine warfare, though it also has anti-air and anti-surface capabilities.
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