Frigate Collection (page 19)

The explosion of the United States Steam Frigate Missouri, at Gibralter sic, Aug. 26th, 1843 To Captn. Sir George Sartorius and the Officers of the H.M.S

Launch of the Phoebe at Devonport Dockyard
The launch of frigate " The Phoebe" at Devonport Dockyard, Devon, England. Date: 1854

A CONVOY
A convoy of ships at dusk

Monitor / Merrimac / Beilch
The Battle of Hampton Roads. The Confederates armoured frigate Merrimac destroyed many Federal vessels, but retreated following action with Monitor, a turret ship. Date: 8-9 March 1862

Monitor & Merrimac
The Battle of Hampton Roads. The Confederates armoured frigate Merrimac destroyed many Federal vessels, but retreated following action with Monitor, a turret ship. Date: 8-9 March 1862

Frigate birds in flight. Group of frigate birds (Fregata sp.) in flight. Frigates are found over tropical seas. They have the largest wingspan (up to 2.25 metres)

Globalstar satellite launch. Soyuz-Frigate rocket being prepared at night for the launch of four Globalstar communications satellites into Earth orbit

Globalstar satellite preparation
Globalstar communications satellite launch preparation at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. These four satellites are being loaded onto the Soyuz-Frigate rocket ready to be launched into low earth

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Surrender of the British " Guerriere" to the frigate USS " Constitution" during the War of 1812. Printed color halftone of a 19th century painting

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American frigate Alliance in 1778, built at Salisbury, Massachusetts, which carried Lafayette on two occasions. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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US frigate " Merrimac" on fire during Confederate burning of Gosport Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, during the Civil War, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Destruction of British frigate " Sharon" during the battle of Yorktown, 1781. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Model Frigate
This model frigate is used at the Naval School, Greenwich, to teach cadets which strings to pull

Mirage in the Baltic
Mirage of the English fleet in the Baltic, observed from the steam-frigate The Archer

Brest Shipbuilding
A frigate under construction in the shipyards at Brest

Skirmish with Turks
Intermittent hostilities continue to occur between Greece and Turkey : the Greek warship Enosis returns to Syra after a skirmish with a Turkish frigate

Northumberland Built
The iron-clad screw-frigate Northumberland in the course of construction by the Millwall Ironworks and Ship- Building Company, on the Thames

The civil war in America. Confederate ships in battle
The ironclad frigate New Ironsides and two Ericsson batteries going into action at Charleston

Launch of H. M. S. Nankin
An engraving of a noble and beautiful specimen of naval architecture, H.M 50-gun Frigate Nankin, designed by Oliver Lang and built at Woolwich

Shannon Takes Chesapeake
The American frigate Chesapeake is captured by HMS Shannon near Boston

Frigate Bird
A red-chested member of the FREGATIDAE family : known to some as Son of the sun. Also known as Man-of-war birds

HERCULE SHIP
French naval frigate

Juvenile great frigate birds (Fregata minor) vie for food on nesting and breeding site on North Seymour Island in
Michael Nolan / SpecialistStock

Adult male great frigate bird (Fregata minor) at nesting and breeding site (note red expanded gular pouch)
Michael Nolan / SpecialistStock

Adult male magnificent frigatebirds (Fregata magnificens) on the wing near breeding colony on Isla Magdalena
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Frigatebird swooping over beach to eat turtle hatchlings. (Fregata magnificens). Bartolom Island, Galapagos
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Naval Action 1799
NAVAL ACTION OFF PUERTO CABELLO - the French frigate Hermione is attacked by boats under the command of Captain Edward Hamilton

Sinking of a Frigate
The sinking of a frigate

Monitor Merrimac Parsons
The Battle of Hampton Roads. The Confederates armoured frigate Merrimac destroyed many Federal vessels, but retreated following action with Monitor, a turret ship

Monitor & Merrimac / Elson
The Battle of Hampton Roads. The Confederates armoured frigate Merrimac destroyed many Federal vessels, but retreated following action with Monitor, a turret ship

Chesapeake and Shannon
A famous frigate action between the Shannon, under command of British Captain Broke, and the Chesapeake under the American Captain John Lawrence

GUARDIAN WRECKED
The frigate Guardian is wrecked when she strikes an Island of Ice : her crew take to the boats

Naval Combat 1798
When Edmond Richers corvette La Bayonnaise is attacked by English frigate Embuscade, a fierce combat is terminated when the French board the English ship and it surrenders

Swedish Frigate
The frigate - steam- powered but sail-assisted - sails past one of the defensive forts on the Swedish coast, passing a paddle steamer and some fishing vessels

PRINCETON SHIP
American propeller-driven steam frigate

Shannon V Chesapeake
NAVAL COMBAT off Boston between HMS Shannon and the American frigate Chesapeake

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The frigate, a formidable warship known for its agility and versatility, has long been an integral part of naval operations. From the historic battles fought by ships like HMS Montrose during Marstrike 05 to the modern-day surveillance missions carried out by vessels such as Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Sutherland, these mighty ships have proved their worth time and again. With a Merlin Helicopter overhead, HMS Sutherland showcases the seamless coordination between air and sea forces. Meanwhile, at Stanley harbour, HMS Minerva stands tall as a symbol of naval power and protection. Further south of the Isle of Wight, Type 23 frigate HMS KENT sails confidently through the open seas. One cannot overlook the significance of Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Argyll in maintaining maritime security. Its presence ensures that international waters remain safe from potential threats like Russian warships sailing through UK waters - a responsibility not taken lightly. Looking back in time reveals how frigates have evolved over centuries. The Speedy and El Gamo depicted in Nicholas Pocock's artwork represent early examples from c1802 when speed was crucial on the high seas. Similarly, Hms Lancaster's commanding presence at sea demonstrates how these vessels continue to adapt to changing times. Even beyond British shores, frigates played vital roles worldwide. In Norway during the 19th century, they safeguarded territorial waters around Horten with unwavering dedication. And across vast oceans like the Atlantic Ocean, ships like The Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth ensured secure transits for both military personnel and cargo alike. Finally harking back to history's annals is EVNT2A-00079 capturing crew members aboard USS Constitution battling fiercely during War of 1812 - showcasing bravery amidst chaos. In all their incarnations throughout history and across various nations' navies, frigates stand as symbols of strength and resilience on our vast oceans.