In the ensuing battle she damaged Druid, but the approach of the other British escorts, Camel and Weazel forced Raleigh to retire.

[2] Prior to 24 July 1778 Camel sent into Jamaica a homeward-bound French snow carrying coffee and indigo.

Soigneux, Elie Dumas, master, and Pierre Menorie of Bourdeaux, owner, was of 400 tons (bm), two guns, and 27 men.

[5] On April 2, 1779 Camel captured Hirondelle, Mathew Lupagerie, master, and Manneau of Port-au-Prince, owner, off Cape Antonio in Cuba.

[6] In January 1780 Captain John Pakenham replaced Bligh with Camel operating in home waters.

Lieutenant George Burleton took command in November 1782 and recommissioned Camel in April 1783 as an armed transport.