 He was largely employed in carrying despatches and maintaining communications with other ships scattered throughout the Mediterranean ports.On 5 October 1793 the "Speedy" accompanied and into Genoa, where they captured a French frigate, the "Modeste" and two armed tartanes.The "Captain" and "Speedy" then sailed to the Gulf of Spezia where they caught another French frigate, the "Imperieuse" at anchor.