"Zebra" sailed for Jamaica on 10 February 1782. On 14 April 1782 "Zebra" was with Admiral Sir George Brydges Rodney, the commander-in chief of the Leeward Islands station, at the Battle of the Saintes. She was in Rear-Admiral Sir Samuel Hood's division. During fleet engagements, only large ships-of-the-line of over 50 guns traditionally took part in the battles and the small "Zebra" did not participate in a battle. Smaller vessels like "Zebra" would be used to relay messages, tow damaged ships out of the line or rescue seaman.