Frigate - Wikipedia
The classic sailing frigate, or 'true frigate', well-known today for its role in the Napoleonic Wars, can be traced back to French developments in the second quarter of the 18th century. The …
The Evolution of Frigates in the Age of Sail | Naval History …
During the American Revolution, still larger frigates appeared—36s, 38s, and even 40s, armed with 18-pounders. Arguably frigates were the most useful warships of the 18th century. Their …
Sixth-rate - Wikipedia
In the first half of the 18th century the main battery guns were 6-pounders, but by mid-century these were supplanted by 9-pounders. 28-gun sixth-rates were classed as frigates, those …
Classic sailing Frigates (1600-1800) - Naval Encyclopedia
2019年7月7日 · Splendid 3D drawing of naval architect Chapman of a XVIIIth Century Frigate. Fifty-nine of these French sailing frigates were built between 1777 and 1790, all capable of 14 …
List of frigate classes of the Royal Navy - Wikipedia
In the middle of the 18th century, those ships had a more powerful armament than the frigates at that time (these were nine and 12-pounders equipped), that consisted of 18-pounders on the …
Six frigates : the epic history of the founding of the U.S. Navy
2022年7月8日 · Describes the origins and early history of the American Navy, discussing the debates by the founding fathers over the need for a permanent military, the decision to …
The Frigate Sailing Ship: Pride of The British Royal Navy
Frigates were the true measure of British seapower, holding the line in peace and leading the fleet in war. Aboard the frigates of the Royal Navy were found the finest officers in the service and …
The 74—the Perfect Age-of-Sail Ship | Naval History Magazine
The British blockade of North America was carried out by a combination of frigates and 74-gun ships—such as HMS Valiant, shown alongside her prize, the U.S. 20-gun letter-of-marque …
Frigate | Definition & History | Britannica
frigate, any of several different types of small and fast warships, usually either the square-rigged sailing ships of the 17th–19th century or the radar- and sonar-equipped antisubmarine and air …
Renaissance of a French Frigate | Naval History Magazine
An ambitious project to bring a piece of history to life resulted in the construction of an 18th-century warship in painstaking detail, a memorable transatlantic voyage, and the revival of …
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