Ferret was commissioned into the Royal Navy in March 1794 under Lieutenant John Tucker for the Nore.

Lieutenant John Macredie replaced Boorder in June 1795 at Sheerness, but paid her off in February 1796.

In September Ferret returned to the Navy and was recommissioned under Lieutenant Nathaniel Stewart.

Lieutenant Archibald Meheux replaced Stewart in November 1798 The "Principal Officers and Commissioners of the Navy" offered "Ferret Gun-Vessel, 68 Tons, lying at Portsmouth" for sale on 12 May 1802.

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