Frances was a sloop used by the US Navy between 1813 and 1814. She was hired by Commodore Thomas Macdonough for use on Lake Champlain. Outfitted with five guns, she was found to sail poorly, but served as an armed tender, probably carrying supplies. She was part of MacDonough's fleet at the Battle of Plattsburgh in the fall of 1814.
Frances was returned to her owner later in 1814.