In different eras, the roles and capabilities of ships classified as frigates have varied. In the 17th to early 18th centuries the term 'frigate' was loosely given to any full-rigged ship built for speed and …

Dec 22, 2025 · Frigates could not stand up to ships of the line in fleet engagements, but, sailing at greater speed, they served as scouts or as escorts protecting merchant convoys from privateers and …

This page provides links to information on the six original frigates of the U.S. Navy. In addition, check out the infographic by NHHC’s Communication and Outreach Division, U.S. Navy Six Original...

A frigate is any of several types of small, fast warships, usually the square-rigged sailing ships of the 17th–19th centuries or the radar- and sonar-equipped anti-submarine and anti-aircraft ships of World …

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.

Dec 19, 2025 · The U.S. Navy will commission a new class of frigates, the first in a series of warships that will make up President Trump ’s envisioned “Golden Fleet.” The Navy chose HII’s Ingalls ...

With its long-running history, the Frigate warship remains the quintessential multi-tasker of the modern navy. The modern Frigate warship is utilized by the various naval powers of the world as a protective …

In modern navies, frigates are used to protect other warships and merchant-marine ships. They are especially useful as anti-submarine warfare (ASW) combatants, for amphibious expeditionary forces, …

Dec 3, 2025 · WASHINGTON — When Fincantieri Marinette Marine won the initial contract to build Constellation-class frigates in 2020, it was a game-changing moment for the shipyard based an hour …

Apr 22, 2025 · Engineers designed modern frigates to fight independently or as part of a fleet far from their home ports. A modern frigate can hunt the most advanced submarines with cutting-edge sonar …