 At some point "Minerva" captured the French brig "Jupiter".Between 24 and 27 December 1780, "Minerva" captured the "Thomas en Jank", the "Yonge Frone Teglaar", and the "Zeepost".On 11 April 1781, "Minerva" was serving with Vice-Admiral George Darby's Channel Fleet off Cape St Vincent when the British spotted three vessels.