title: Pierre-Nicolas Lahalle
text: # Pierre-Nicolas Lahalle
  
  Pierre-Nicolas Lahalle (Epreville, 1 April 1772 - Roscoff, 5 August 1828) was a French naval officer.
  
  ## Career
  
  In 1809, he captained the 40-gun frigate Topaze. She was captured during the action of 22 January 1809.
  
  In late 1812, he commanded the frigate Hortense.
  
  