After the British retired from New Orleans, Volcano sailed along the Gulf Coast and was present during the siege of Fort Bowyer in February 1815. After end of the war with America, Volcano sailed for home on 5 April 1815 and arrived at Portsmouth on 31 May. Commander John Watling assumed command in June, but the Navy paid Volcano off in September. Disposal: The Admiralty sold Volcano on 28 August 1816 for £1,100. Mercantile Jason New owners returned Volcano to mercantile service under her original name. She appeared in the Register of Shipping for 1818 with D. Petrie, master, Gardner, owner, and trade London–Miramichi, New Brunswick. She had undergone a "good repair" in 1818. Fate Jason appeared in the 1822 volume of the Register of Shipping with Thompson, master, Gardiner, owner, and trade Liverpool–Charleston. She had undergone small repairs in 1819. Lloyd's List reported on 12 June 1821 that Jason, Thomson, master, had been driven ashore on the South Breakers of St Simon's Bar (St. Simons, Georgia), where she had bilged. She had been on a voyage from Falmouth to Savannah. Notes and citations Notes Citations References 1803 ships Age of Sail merchant ships of England Sloops of the Royal Navy Bomb vessels of the Royal Navy War of 1812 ships of the United Kingdom Maritime incidents in June 1821