[1] Some statements of expenses for the Red Sea expedition in 1801-2 make clear that the "Duchess of York schooner" was one of "his majesty's ships".

Duchess of York, Austin Forest, master, arrived at Port Jackson on 4 April 1807 from Bengal.

She was primarily carrying merchandise, including an ample supply of rice; she also transported two military convicts.

[5] New South Wales government records show her returning to Port Jackson on 26 October with 65 tons of sandalwood from "Feejee".

[9] Duchess of York arrived at Tamatave, Madagascar, on 17 February 1811 with a detachment of soldiers of the 22nd Regiment of Foot as the British were desirous of occupying the area as it was a source of provisions and cattle for Île de France, which they were about to attack.

The next day the troops of the 22nd Foot and of the Bourbon rifle corps, having taken Tamatave, also took Foule Point, the last French settlements on the east coast of Madagascar.