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Line 1: − A '''frigate''' was a fast, medium [[warship]] with 24-60 cannons used during the 18th -early 19 century. It is [[British]] warship between a [[corvette]] and a [[destroyer]]. Since 1975 it has also been a warship smaller than a [[destroyer]], used for escort duty. In the [[United States Navy]] frigates have received the hull designations of FF (frigate), FFG (Fast Frigate with Guided Missiles) and DE (Destroyer Escort).+ + + + + + + + + +
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During the age of sail, a '''frigate''' was a fast, medium [[full-rigged ship|warship]] with 24-60 cannons used by all European navies from the mid 17th to the end of the age of sail in the 19 century. It derived from the North African “fregatta” a small oared sailing ship.
In their hey-day they were the eyes of the battle fleets, acting as despatch vessels, passing on flagged orders during battle, and either "finishing off" or towing away as prizes stricken enemy ships. They also undertook anti-pirate ( and later, anti-slaving) duties and “showing the flag” diplomacy where the use of a full [[ship of the line]] was deemed unnecessary.
The young [[United States]] built a number of frigates that were the equal or better than any in commission at the time. The most famous of these, and one still afloat, is the “[[USS Constitution]]”
Today, it is [[British]] warship between a [[corvette]] and a [[destroyer]].
Since 1975 it has also been a warship smaller than a [[destroyer]], used for escort duty. In the [[United States Navy]] frigates have received the hull designations of FF (frigate), FFG (Fast Frigate with Guided Missiles) and DE (Destroyer Escort).
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