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 …

Feb 27, 2026 · 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 …

Mar 3, 2025 · Frigates are an important part of a country’s naval forces. They are usually used as escort ships to safeguard sea lines of communication or as an auxiliary component of a strike group. Read …

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.

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, …

The FDI Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (Defense and Intervention Frigate) is an advanced class of multi-role frigates developed by Naval Group, a French naval shipbuilder.

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 …

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 …

5 days ago · Greece hopes to wrap up talks and sign a deal for the purchase of Bergamini class ‌frigates from Italy by April, Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said in an interview released on Sunday.