French frigates captured and burnt her on 4 February 1805 as a consequence of a notable action that resulted in the loss of the two naval vessels escorting the convoy of which she was part.

[2] Duchess of Rutland arrived at Portsmouth on 4 August 1803 together with a number of other transports and armed ships carrying troops from Egypt and Malta.

[4] Between 19 and 22 January, bad weather off the coast of Spain caused the convoy to separate into two parts, one with Arrow and the other with Acheron.

One of the merchantmen captured was Dutchess of Rutland, whose master failed to destroy her convoy signals and instructions; fortunately the French had to return to port to effect repairs and did not take advantage of the opportunity this represented.

[5] Lloyd's List reported that the frigate Incorruptible had captured and burnt the transport Duchess of Rutland, Postgate, master, which had been sailing from Malta to London.