HMS Macedonian

HMS Macedonian

HMS Macedonian was a 38-gun fifth rate Lively-class frigate in the Royal Navy, later captured by the USS United States during the War of 1812. She was built at Woolwich Dockyard, England in 1809, launched 2 June 1810 and commissioned the same month. She was commanded by Captain Lord William Fitzroy. Among the original crew was the 13-year old Samuel Leech, who later wrote a memoir of his experiences.