The HMS Duke of Gloucester was a frigate of the British Navy. It was constructed in York days before the city was captured by the Americans during the War of 1812. Frigate is a name which has been used for several distinct types of warships at different times. ... The Royal Navy is the navy of the United Kingdom. ... York was the original name of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... The War of 1812 was a conflict fought on land in North America and at sea around the world between the United States and United Kingdom from 1812 to 1815. ...