At the time a number of ships were sailing from Whitby with immigrants to Canada.

[4] However, on Intrepid's first voyage to Canada she sailed in ballast, i.e., without cargo or passengers.

On 21 January 1831 Thomas Robinson pleaded guilty to the charge of having a fire aboard his vessel.

[7] Intrepid sailed from Hull on 25 March 1832 with passengers, possibly including labourers.

She was therefore ordered back to the quarantine ground as an example, to prevent others violating the law in the same manner.

A gale drove Intrepid ashore on 29 November 1834 at Colombo, wrecking her.