 In 1798 the "Clyde" was used to attend on King George III during his trip to Weymouth, after which she returned to cruising in the English Channel.On 10 June 1799 she captured the French privateer schooner "Air", following this up three days later by capturing the privateer "Bon Ordre".On 20 August, while sailing off Cordovan, two sails were spotted in the distance.