Frigates were perhaps the hardest-worked of warship types during the Age of Sail. While smaller than a ship-of-the-line, they were formidable opponents for the large numbers of sloops and …

This is a list of frigates of the United States Navy, sorted by hull number. It includes all of the hull classification symbols FF and FFG. Prior to the 1975 ship reclassification, ships that are now …

2019年4月24日 · Frigates and destroyers are two of the most common warships in a navy’s fleet. Both are designed for quick manoeuvrability and can be used to escort and protect larger …

The United States Congress authorized the original six frigates of the United States Navy with the Naval Act of 1794 on March 27, 1794, at a total cost of $688,888.82 (equivalent to $18.1 …

2023年7月11日 · Throughout naval history, the term "frigate" has been applied to various types of ships, encompassing a range of classifications. From traditional sailing vessels with masts to …

Of the six original frigates that began the United States Navy, only Constitution—homeported at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston—remains and is the world’s oldest commissioned …

2025年3月30日 · 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 …

Arguably frigates were the most useful warships of the 18th century. Their original role of convoy protection and commerce raiding persisted, but they were soon used in other roles, too. Their …

2022年9月2日 · The launch of the frigates is a significant moment in both U.S. Navy and American history, and he U.S. Navy’s earliest heroes, achievements, and traditions are part of …

2025年3月6日 · The Navy began procuring Constellation (FFG-62) class frigates (FFGs) in FY2020, and a total of six have been procured through FY2024. Current Navy plans call for …