Gloire was decommissioned in Brest in 1843, but reactivated in 1847 under Captain Lapierre for operations in the Sea of China. She took part in the Bombardment of Tourane on 15 April 1847.
On 18 August 1847, she ran aground on an island off the western coast of Korea, along with the frigate Victorieuse. Two boats made it to Shanghai to request assistance, and the marooned crew was picked up by,, and on 12 September 1847.