sentences:  In January 1780, "Raisonnable" was part of Vice Admiral Mariot Arbuthnot's squadron which took part in the siege of Charleston, South Carolina, although "Raisonnable," along with the 5 other third rates in the squadron, was sent back to New York before the siege began.Captain Evans left the ship on 14 May 1780.Captain Sir Digby Dent assumed the command on 30 August, and returned the ship to England.