She began life as a French privateer schooner known as the "Glaneur", but was captured by in 1757, and bought by the British to serve under the name "Gibraltar's Prize".
She began life as a French privateer schooner known as the "Glaneur", but captured her in February or March 1757; prize money was paid on 3 January 1758. The Royal Navy took her into service under the name "Gibraltar's Prize".