Marie Antoinette the king denouncing the queen's role in these matters, urged by the queen, Louis XVI disbanded the government, thus losing his majority in the Assembly. Dumouriez resigned and refused a post in any new government. At this point, the tide against royal authority intensified in the population and political parties, while Marie Antoinette encouraged the king to veto the new laws voted by the Legislative Assembly in 1792. In August 1791, the Declaration of Pillnitz threatened an invasion of France. This led in turn to a French declaration of war in April 1792, which led to the French Revolutionary Wars
HMS Marie Antoinette (1793) Antoinette" made up part of the squadron commanded by the newly promoted Rear-Admiral John Ford and accompanying Brigadier-General John Whyte that briefly captured Port-au-Prince. Records indicate that "Marie Antoinette" did not play any significant role in the siege. At the time some forty-five vessels lay in harbour and these were all made prizes. In 1796 she made up part of a small squadron that captured the schooner "Charlotte" and brig "Sally". Perkins remained with her until he was promoted master and commander into the 14-gun brig "Drake" in early 1797. It is not clear who was captain of "Marie Antoinette"