There on 1 October 1808 lieutenant de vaisseau Jean-Baptiste-Anselme Mousnier took command of Oreste.

At Bordeaux Mousnier received the mission of transporting troops, provisions, and supplies to Guadeloupe.

In October, Oreste captured the British merchant vessel Saint Andrew.

On 11 January 1810, Ballard detached Stanfell to attempt to cut out a French brig anchored near the shore.

[5] The action lasted for two to two-and-a-half hours, with Scorpion also being exposed to fire from the shore.

In 1847 the Admiralty issued the Naval General Service Medal with clasp "Scorpion 12 Jany.