Now Viewing: FrigateTag type: General A frigate (frɪɡət) is a type of warship. In different eras, the roles and capabilities of ships classified as frigates have varied greatly. During the Second World War the name 'frigate' was reintroduced to describe a seagoing escort ship intermediate in size between a corvette and a destroyer. After World War II, a wide variety of ships have been classified as frigates. Often there has been little consistency in usage. While some navies have regarded frigates as principally large ocean-going anti-submarine warfare (ASW) combatants, others have used the term to describe ships that are otherwise recognisable as corvettes, destroyers, and even nuclear-powered guided missile cruisers. Some European navies use the term "frigate" for both their destroyers and frigates. The rank "frigate captain" derives from the name of this type of ship. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frigate Use this tag to describe a warship that is lighter than most of destroyers, but heavier than most of corvettes. Other Wiki Information Last updated: 01/08/22 4:57 AM by Takaluki This entry is not locked and you can edit it as you see fit. |
     
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