Désirée was a Romaine-class frigate of the French Navy, launched at Dunkirk in 1794.

The British Royal Navy captured her in 1800 and took her into service under her existing name.

HMS Dart, under Patrick Campbell, captured Désirée on 8 July 1800 in the Raid on Dunkirk.

[4] Desiree shared with Britomart in the proceeds of the capture on 5 January 1810 of Lynboom, Myden, master.

[5] On 7 May 1813, she was under the command of Captain Arthur Farquarh when she captured the American schooner Decatur.