Complex sentence: In 1803 "Hippomenes" apparently carried 14-guns and was acting as a guard ship at Fort Stabroek, Demerara, looking after the Governor's maritime affairs and harbour master for visiting ships.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1803 "Hippomenes" was acting as a guard ship at Fort Stabroek, Demerara. She was responsible for the Governor's maritime affairs and served as harbour master for visiting ships.