During the blockade of Brest, on 30 May 1805 Rapid was near the Penmarks where Gwillim observed several small vessels anchored under the protection of a battery.

Gwillim sent in a boat that was able to cut out the chasse maree Paix Désirée, which was carrying a cargo of salt.

In May Rapid sent into Plymouth the Prussian vessel Edward, Drawse, master, which had been sailing from St Andero.

[5] In late February or early March 1807, the Spanish schooner St Domingo, carrying fish, arrived at Falmouth.

[7] On 23 April 1808, Grasshopper, Commander Thomas Searle, and Rapid encountered two Spanish vessels from South America, sailing under the protection of four gunboats.

Fire from the battery struck Rapid, opening two holes in her bow so that she filled quickly with water.