 Late in 1792, anticipating that it would soon be forced to enter the war in Europe, Britain began military preparations.In December, "Latona" was recommissioned under Edward Thornbrough and following a £12,644.0.0d refit, began service in The Channel in January 1793.She captured a French privateer, "Amerique", in March and two more in May; "Franklin" and "Ambitieux" of ten guns apiece.