HMS Antigua was a 38-gun fifth-rate frigate of the Royal Navy, built in 1804. The ship was involved in various naval operations during the Napoleonic Wars, including the capture of several enemy vessels and participation in blockades. In 1810, the ship was assigned to the North America and West Indies Station, where it captured numerous privateers and merchant ships. In 1812, HMS Antigua was part of the squadron that attempted to intercept the American frigate USS Constitution. However, the American ship managed to escape, leading to a pursuit that lasted for several days. The HMS Antigua was eventually decommissioned in 1815 and broken up in 1816.

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