Rachael was launched in 1810 at Hilton (possibly South Hylton) or Sunderland, and apparently was initially registered and based at Greenock.

In 1812, an American privateer captured her in a notable single-ship action, but the British Royal Navy recaptured her almost immediately.

[3] Dalmahoy died on the voyage and as she arrived at La Guaira her first mate, named Alexander, was captain.

[5] At La Guaira on 11 December, she had the misfortune to encounter the American privateer schooner Saratoga, of 16 guns and 140 men.

[5] The next day, being short of water, the Americans released twenty-seven of the prisoners and sent them into La Guaira in a longboat.