She traded with the West Indies, the Mediterranean, and the Indian Ocean, the last sailing under a licence from the British East India Company.

[6] On 12 July 1812, shortly after the outbreak of war with the United States, HMS Avenger detained the American ships Adriatic, Pochahontas, and Triton.

[9] In August 1813, prior to sailing for Île de France (Mauritius), Southam purchased a quantity of "Preserved Meats, Soups, and Milk".

The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Register for British India and Its Dependencies reported that Vittoria was the first vessel under 300 tons that had reached Calcutta and that had sailed "under the new Act".

[2] On 14 April 1824, Vittoria, Southam, master, was among some 20 mercantile vessels that sailed from Madras for Rangoon to join the expedition against the Burmese.