Idas (1), 1808
Type: Hired cutter ; Armament 10
Hired : 1808 ; Disposal date or year : 1812
Notes:

28 Jul 1809 a part of a large fleet which sailed from the Downs, with troops, with the aim of demolishing the dock-yards, and arsenals at Antwerp, Terneuse, and Flushing, often known as the ill-fated Walcheren Expedition.

Deal 16 Sep 1811 Arrived from off Flushing.

Deal 25 Oct 1811 Arrived with despatches from off Flushing, and sailed again for the same destination.

Deal 13 Nov 1811 Sailed on a cruise to the westward.

Deal 12 Jan 1812 Arrived from the Texel.

Deal 29 Jun 1812 Arrived from off the French coast.

Idas (2), 1809
Type: Hired cutter ; Armament 10
Hired : 1809 ; Disposal date or year : 1810
Notes:

19 Jun 1809 captured the Danish vessels Fortuna and Joannes.

14 Aug 1809 recaptured the Danish Ship Laurentius and Maria. Lieutenant William Wells, Commander

7 Oct 1809 captured the Danish sloops No. 59, Cecilia Maria, and Bonus.

7 Nov 1809 captured the Danish sloop Four Sisters (Lieutenant William Wells), HM hired cutter Hero in company.

9 Nov 1809 captured the Danish brig Resolution (Lieutenant William Wells).

21 Feb 1810 salvage monies resulting from the re-capture of the Laurentius and Maria will be paid on her next arrival in port.

1 Mar 1811 Reported as being based off Flushing, Lt. W Wells.

19 May 1814 prize money due on the capture of the Danish sloop Four Sisters, will be paid on the 27th inst.

20 May 1814 prize money due to those who were actually on board at the capture of the Danish brig Resolution, that a part distribution of £1400 of the proceeds will be made on the 27th inst.