frigates
- Scope note
- Use both for naval ships of the late 18th and early 19th centuries generally fully rigged on three masts and armed with guns on one or two decks and designed for various battle functions, and for a contemporary class of small, medium-speed warships designed primarily for escort duty and having antiair, antiship, and antisubmarine capabilities.
- Date of creation: 02-Dec-2024
Accepted term: 02-Dec-2024