 He had little chance for distinction during the next eleven years, but maintained a solid reputation for good service and efficiency.Pryce Cumby served as an officer aboard the frigate , and aboard the "Thalia" between 1795 and 1798.He was then appointed Flag Lieutenant to Vice-Admiral Alexander Graeme at the Nore, serving in this role until 1803, when he was given command of the sloop "Swift" in the North Sea.