Frigate Collection (page 2)

USNS Alan Shepard and USNS Joshua Humphreys are underway in the Gulf of Aden
Gulf of Aden, April 27, 2011 - The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3), left

HMS Eurydice, Portsmouth Harbour, 1878
Engraving showing HMS Eurydice in Portsmouth Harbour, shortly before her last voyage, 1878. Launched in 1843 as a 21-gun frigate, by 1878 Eurydice was being used as a training ship

Naval battle of Grand Port, Mauritius, in 1810 (litho)
XIR382372 Naval battle of Grand Port, Mauritius, in 1810 (litho) by Lebreton, Louis (1818-66) (after); Musee de la Marine, Paris, France; (add.info.: bataille navale de Grand Port)

CRESCENT & REUNION
The British frigate Crescent captures the French ship Reunion during the Revolutionary Wars

Frigates, c1850-55. Creator: Johan Barthold Jongkind
Frigates, c1850-55.

The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the French fleet leaving Spithead, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the French fleet leaving Spithead, 1865. 'The ships composing the French squadron...[included] the Solferino and Magenta, two-deckers, ironclads

The War in Denmark: the Austro-Prussian Squadron at Cuxhaven after its defeat off Heligoland, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The War in Denmark: the Austro-Prussian Squadron at Cuxhaven after its defeat off Heligoland, 1864. '...a view of the Austro-Prussian squadron lying off Cuxhaven, at the mouth of the Elbe

Armour-clad frigate built in the Clyde for the Danish government, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Armour-clad frigate built in the Clyde for the Danish government, 1864. Ship built by Messrs J. and G. Thomson. 'Her length is 280 ft., her tonnage 3500 tons register

In days of old
Annette Armitage

The famous hairstyle inspired by the Belle Poule, a naval frigate that distinguished itself in combat in 1778
5856315 The famous hairstyle inspired by the Belle Poule, a naval frigate that distinguished itself in combat in 1778.; (add.info.: The famous hairstyle inspired by the Belle Poule)

Woman wearing a model ship in her hair inspired by the Belle Poule, a naval frigate that distinguished itself in combat
FLO4606534 Woman wearing a model ship in her hair inspired by the Belle Poule, a naval frigate that distinguished itself in combat in 1778. Hairstyle has the Belle Chicken

16th century warship. From A First Book of British History published 1925
3058514 16th century warship. From A First Book of British History published 1925.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Woman with a model ship riding on waves in her elaborate hair inspired by the Frigate Junon
FLO4606280 Woman with a model ship riding on waves in her elaborate hair inspired by the Frigate Junon, a famous French naval gunship, 1778. Hairstyle the Fregate the Junon

Man of war bird or frigate bird, possibly a juvenile, Fregata magnificens. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640256 Man of war bird or frigate bird, possibly a juvenile, Fregata magnificens. Illustration copied from George Edwards

Hull of an 18th century Royal Naval frigate, cannon and section through steamboat
FLO4623013 Hull of an 18th century Royal Naval frigate, cannon and section through steamboat. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

White frigate
Annette Armitage

In days of old
Annette Armitage

Greek War of Independence (1821-1832). Battle of Navarino, October 20th, 1827
CUL4878110 Greek War of Independence (1821-1832). Battle of Navarino, October 20th, 1827. Victory of the British and French fleet on the ottoman

Exhibition of model ships at the Royal Naval Museum, Somerset House. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an
FLO4669392 Exhibition of model ships at the Royal Naval Museum, Somerset House. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd from London Interiors

The capture of the Guillaume Tell, 1805 (aquatint)
1579741 The capture of the Guillaume Tell, 1805 (aquatint); (add.info.: Aquatint of the capture of the Guillaume Tell and the frigate Penelope raking her from astern. Print by J. Wells)

The cutting out of the Frigate
2602288 The cutting out of the Frigate; (add.info.: The cutting out of the Frigate "Hermione" at Puerto Cabello by boats under the command of Captain Edward Hamilton, 24-25 October 1799)

The ship of the line Imperatriza Marija under the flag of Nakhimov, after the victory at Sinop, 1854 Creator: Timm
The ship of the line Imperatriza Marija under the flag of Nakhimov, after the victory at Sinop, 1854. Private Collection

Our ironclad fleet: launch of the Royal Alfred screw-frigate at Portsmouth, on Saturday last, 1864. Royal Navy warship. From "Illustrated London News", 1864

Her Majesty en route for Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty en route for Cherbourg, 1858. Queen Victoria travels...to visit the Emperor and Empress of the French at Cherbourg

The King George Disabled... 1753. Creator: John Boydell
The King George Disabled... 1753

French frigate, La Surveillante, 1870 (20th century). Artist: Albert Sebille
French frigate, La Surveillante, 1870 (20th century)

H.M.S. "Termagant" convoying the gun-boats "Grappler" and "Forward" through the Straits of Magellan: passing English Narrows - from a sketch by C. Royle, R.N. 1860

H.M.S. "Termagant" convoying the gun-boats "Grappler" and "Forward" through the Straits of Magellan: steaming through the ice in Wide Channel - from a sketch by C

The Navy's Frigate Rotterdam on the Maas off Rotterdam, 1807. Creator: Nicolaus Baur
The Navy's Frigate Rotterdam on the Maas off Rotterdam, 1807

View of the Port des Invalides in Paris with the Paris Frigate on Feb 18, 1761, , (1761-1805). Creator: Unknown
View of the Port des Invalides in Paris with the Paris Frigate on February 18, 1761, (1761-1805). The ship is launched without masts. There are several boats with spectators on the water

Kinburn - the "Curacoa" and "Tribune" Steam-frigates, and "Beagle" Gun-boat, in the Ice, 1856

The Y at Amsterdam, with the Frigate De Ploeg, 1680-1708. Creator: Ludolf Bakhuizen
The Y at Amsterdam, with the Frigate De Ploeg, 1680-1708

Group of officers on deck, Greenwich, Conn. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Group of officers on deck, Greenwich, Conn. between 1905 and 1915

U.S.S. Pensacola, Capt. Dewey on the bridge, between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Pensacola, Capt. Dewey on the bridge, between 1890 and 1901

U.S.S. Pensacola, officers, between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Pensacola, officers, between 1890 and 1901

U.S.S. Constellation, between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Constellation, between 1890 and 1901. Sloop-of-war, the last sail-only warship designed and built by the United States Navy. She was built at the Gosport Shipyard between 1853 and 1855

U.S.S. Constellation, between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Constellation, between 1890 and 1901

U.S.S. Constellation, between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Constellation, between 1890 and 1901

Two Danish frigates signalling to each other in a storm, 1833. Creator: Jacob Petersen
Two Danish frigates signalling to each other in a storm, 1833

Frigate with rigged undersails in a storm, 1827-1865. Creator: Carl Dahl
Frigate with rigged undersails in a storm, 1827-1865

The Russian Ship of the Line "Asow" and a Frigate at Anchor near Elsinore, 1828. Creator: CW Eckersberg
The Russian Ship of the Line "Asow" and a Frigate at Anchor near Elsinore, 1828

The "Valorous" chasing Russian Steamers into Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The "Valorous" chasing Russian Steamers into Sebastopol, 1854. Crimean War....the mast-heads of a Russian steamer appeared... another was seen following her

Les frégates, between 1850 and 1860. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem
Les fregates, between 1850 and 1860

The Screw Steam-Ship "Prince", wrecked off Balaclava Harbour, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Screw Steam-Ship "Prince", wrecked off Balaclava Harbour, 1854. Crimean War: severe storm wrecks up to 30 vessels including Royal Navy warships....the wind blowing a terrific hurricane

H.M. Screw Gun-Vessel "Wrangler", built for the Baltic, 1854. Creator: Unknown. H.M
H.M. Screw Gun-Vessel "Wrangler", built for the Baltic, 1854. British warship, ...built by Messrs. Green, of Blackwall [on the River Thames in London] for the Baltic [Crimean War]; Lieut

The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827, 1828. Creator: Georgin, François (1801-1863)
The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827, 1828. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Frigate at Pont Royal, before 1883. Creator: Paul Lecomte
Frigate at Pont Royal, before 1883

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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.