She was renamed Abeille after the French Revolution and became a transport in the service of the government.

Abeille, Jean-François Mabeas, master, sailed from Binic on 21 April 1792 to fish for cod off Newfoundland.

Melampus captured an armed brig and Hebe captured six merchant vessels: Maria Louisa, Abeille, Bon Foi, Patrouille, Eleonore, and Pecheur.

[2] Seaflower, Daphne, and the cutter Sprightly shared in the prize and head money.

She was probably returning in company with Ranger from whaling in the Moluccas and around Timor when she wrecked.

[10] A wreck discovered at Mermaid's Reef (Rowley Shoals) at 16°20′S 119°35′E / 16.333°S 119.583°E / -16.333; 119.583 is believed to be Lively.