In 1802, new owners sailed her as a slave ship in the triangular trade in enslaved people.

French privateers captured her in 1805 after she had gathered captive in West Africa, but before she could deliver them to a port in the British Caribbean.

[1] Between 21 and 30 September 1795, a squadron of French frigates captured several British merchantmen, Thames, Atterberry, master, among them.

[2] 1st voyage transporting enslaved people (1802–1804): Captain James Welsh sailed from London on 6 December 1802.

[6] 2nd slave voyage (1805): Captain Welsh sailed from London on 18 February 1805, bound for Africa.