[2] Morning Star departed Colombo on 13 December 1827 with a cargo of ebony, pepper, cinnamon and coffee; and a mixed selection of 52 British crew, passengers, invalid soldiers, wives and children.

Around 8 am on 19 February 1828, off Ascension Island, a swift, square-rigged brig began to pursue Morning Star.

Defensor de Pedro soon caught up with Morning Star and, after firing grapeshot across the deck, damaging the ship and injuring several people, Captain Thomas Gibbs heaved to.

In the meantime, a group of Benito de Soto's crew quickly boarded Morning Star.

They violently robbed the passengers, stole money, food, clothing, wine, sails, navigational equipment, silks and precious stones.

On 19 October 1851 the barque, Morning star, Clark(e), master, arrived at Perth with cargo and passengers.