HMS Redbridge was the French schooner Aristotle, built in America.

On 26 July 1812 Variable captured Resolution, which was on her way to Havana with a cargo of flour, rice, etc.

[2] On 29 August Variable captured Louisa Antoina, bound to Havan with lumber.

[3] In late 1812 Rhodian, Captain John George Boss, and the schooner Variable captured the American privateer Dash.

[a] Next, Variable and the boats of Rhodian, on 16 September 1812 captured Sarah Ann, of one 12-pounder gun and 44 men.