Villaret-Joyeuse sailed with Jeanbon Saint-André as the National Convention's representative on mission. Saint-André had held the Convention presidency for two weeks in July 1793 and was remembered for moderation during the Terror. His presence added political oversight to French fleet command. His later career included consular appointments, three years as an Ottoman prisoner, and honours under Napoleon.
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A political representative aboard the French flagship
Villaret-Joyeuse shared the campaign with National Convention representative Jeanbon Saint-André, adding political oversight to French naval command.