The Navy purchased Tom Bowline in late 1814 at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, for use as a storeship, and put Lieutenant B. V. Hoffman in command.

Subsequently, proceeding to New York, she joined President, Hornet, and Peacock in preparations for a raiding foray into the East Indies.

On the 22nd, a strong northeasterly gale blew up and provided the three other American ships at New York an opportunity to escape the vigilant eyes of the British blockaders.

Tom Bowline bent on storm canvas to accompany Hornet and Peacock in their bid for freedom of the open sea.

Records giving details of Tom Bowline's subsequent service have not been found, but the vessel was apparently sold in 1818.