Iris appeared in the 1813 volume of the Register of Shipping with R. Allen, master, Thompson, owner, and trade London transport.

In 1818 Iris appeared with G. Herbert, master and owner, and trade London-Cape of Good Hope, changing to London-India.

On 22 September Iris, Jones, master, put into Plymouth dismasted and having suffered heavy damage.

She had been on her way from London to Bombay when she encountered heavy gales on 21 September; it was expected that she would take some time to be repaired.

[6] On 7 February 1819, Iris, Jones, master, wrecked on Canda Island,[3] on her way from London to Bombay.