 In August 1798 "Ambuscade", commanded by Captain Henry Jenkins, with and the hired armed cutter captured the chasse maree "Francine" .Then "Ambuscade" shared with and "Stag", in the capture on 20 November of the "Hirondelle".On 13 December 1798, "Ambuscade" captured a French merchantman, "Faucon", with a cargo of sugar and coffee bound for Bordeaux.