Miranda first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1829.

When Duke of Buccleugh, McCloud, master, was wrecked on 7 February 1840 on Point Palmyras Reef, Miranda rescued the survivors.

[2][3][4] Miranda, Thompson, master, arrived at Calcutta from the Clyde on 14 February.

On 19 March she sailed for London but on 11 April she put back into Calcutta, leaky.

Miranda, Thompson, master, was condemned at Calcutta in 1840 after again having put back on 11 August.