 She took part in one inconclusive single-ship action before she foundered in 1809.On 17 October 1807 the British brig encountered the French schooner privateer "Jopo L'Oeil" about 120 leagues east of Barbados.The sanguinary engagement between the two vessels lasted an hour and a quarter, with Captain John Buller of "Superieure" being killed instantly by a musket ball to the head while attempting to board the privateer early in the fight.