She was commissioned in February 1781 into the British Royal Navy, retaining her name.
She served for the next 21 months under Captain Philip Patton with William Bligh as the ship's Master.
On 17 April she, with Berwick, captured the privateer Calonne, under the command of Luke Ryan.
Calonne was only two years old, a fast sailer, and well equipped for a voyage of three months and a crew of 200 men.
She was armed with twenty-two 9-pounder guns, six 4-pounder guns and six 12-pounder carronades.

Belle Poule participated in the 1781 battle of Dogger Bank.
Hollandia, one of the Dutch ships-of-the-line, sank after the battle.
Belle Poule took away her flag, which was kept flying, and carried it to Admiral Parker.
She was commissioned in February 1781 into the British Royal Navy, retaining her name. She served for the next 21 months under Captain Philip Patton with William Bligh as the ship's Master. On 17 April she, with Berwick, captured the privateer Calonne, under the command of Luke Ryan. Calonne was only two years old, a fast sailer, and well equipped for a voyage of three months and a crew of 200 men. She was armed with twenty-two 9-pounder guns, six 4-pounder guns and six 12-pounder carronades.
Belle Poule participated in the 1781 battle of Dogger Bank. Hollandia, one of the Dutch ships-of-the-line, sank after the battle. Belle Poule took away her flag, which was kept flying, and carried it to Admiral Parker.
French frigate Belle Poule (1765)