Frigate Collection (page 9)

A Royal Navy 38 gun frigate, c1770 (c1890-c1893). Artist: William Frederick Mitchell
A Royal Navy 38 gun frigate, c1770 (c1890-c1893). A print from Her Majestys Navy Including its Deeds and Battles, by Lieut Chas Rathbone Low, Volume II, JS Virtue & Co, London, 1890-1893

A French Frigate Towing an English Man-of-War into Port, late 18th-early 19th century, (1929). Illustration from the Apollo Volume X, no 55, (July 1929)

Capture of the Macedonian, c1813. Artist: Jean Pierre-Marie-Jazet
Capture of the Macedonian, c1813. The capture of the British ship HMS Macedonian by the American heavy frigate USS United States on 25 October 1812

The Escape of the Belvedera, c1813. Artist: F Edwards
The Escape of the Belvedera, c1813, (1924). The British frigate HMS Belvidera encountered three American heavy frigates, USS President, USS Constitution and USS United States

Capture of the Sparviere, c1811. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Capture of the Sparviere, c1811. On 3 May 1810, the British frigate HMS Spartan, commanded by Captain Jahleel Brenton (1770-1844) captured the French brig Sparviere in a battle in the Bay of Naples

Capture of the Furieuse, c1810. Artist: George Webster
Capture of the Furieuse, c1810. The capture of the French frigate Furieuse by the British sloop HMS Bonne Citoyenne, commanded by Commander William Mounsey, on 6 July 1809

Capture of the Badere-I-Zaffer, c1809. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Capture of the Badere-I-Zaffer, c1809. The Capture of the Badere-i-Zaffer was a Turkish frigate captured by the British Navy on 5 July 1808. From Old Naval Prints, by Charles N

A Three Days Chase and Capture, c1809. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
A Three Days Chase and Capture, c1809. On 6 March 1808, the British frigate HMS San Fiorenzo, under the command of Captain George Nicholas Hardinge (1781-1808)

Capture of the Forte, c1800. Artist: Thomas Whitcombe
Capture of the Forte, c1800. The capture of the French frigate Forte by the British warship HMS Sybille in the Bay of Bengal on 28 February 1799. The captains of both ships were killed in the battle

The Ambuscade and the Bayonnaise, c1799. Artist: Pierre Ozanne
The Ambuscade and the Bayonnaise, c1799. The capture of the British frigate HMS Ambuscade by the smaller French corvette Bayonnaise off the Gironde on 5 December 1798

The Battle of Camperdown, c1798, (1924). Artist: Robert Clevely
The Battle of Camperdown, c1798, 1924. Fought in the North Sea off the Dutch coast on 11 October 1797, the Battle of Camperdown was the most significant action between British

Victory of Admiral Duncan, c1798. Artist: Thomas Whitcombe
Victory of Admiral Duncan, c1798. The victory of Admiral Adam Duncan (1731-1804) at the Battle of Camperdown on 11 October 1797

Capture of the Resistance and the Constance c1798. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Capture of the Resistance and the Constance c1798. Two French ships returning to Brest under attack from the British warships HMS Nymphe and HMS San Fiorenzo on 9 March 1797

A Fine Chase and Capture, c1800. Artist: John Augustus Atkinson
A Fine Chase and Capture, c1800. On 8 June 1796, the British frigate HMS Unicorn attacked and captured the French frigate Tribune after an extended chase. From Old Naval Prints, by Charles N

The Blanche and the Pique, c1795. Artist: Robert Dodd
The Blanche and the Pique, c1795. A naval engagement between the English fifth-rate HMS Blanche, commanded by Robert Faulknor the younger (1763-1795), and the French frigate Pique

Queen Victoria inspecting HMS Galatea, Osborne Bay, c1860s. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

The iron-clad frigate, new ironsides, and two Ericsson batteries going into action at Charleston, 1863. A print from a supplement of The Illustrated London News, 9th May 1863. Hand-coloured later

The San Jacinto, stopping the Trent, 1861. On 8 November 1861, the USS San Jacinto intercepted the British mail packet Trent and removed two Confederate diplomats

Section view of batteries in the ironclad frigate Alexandra, (c1880). A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

Chesapeake and Shannon, 1812 (c1850s). Engagement between the English frigate Shannon and the American Chesapeake during the War of 1812

A Naval Battle, c. 1580. Artist: Italian master
A Naval Battle, c. 1580. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Russian Ship of the Line Azov and a Frigate at Anchor in the Roads of Elsinore, 1828. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

French frigate, l Armide, 1867

Frigate, 19th century. Artist: L Sabatier & Lauvergne
Frigate, 19th century. First in a line of transatlantic boats used by the French in 1847

Ships of Commodore Perrys American expedition to Japan of 1852-1854. American naval officer Matthew Perry (1794-1858) was ordered by President Millard Fillmore to command an expedition to Japan to

Cartoon, wooden sailing ship sailing on turbulent sea

A formation of ships traveling at sea
Andaman Sea, September 27, 2009 - The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), center, the guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG-101)

Marines in an inflatable boat head towards USS New York
Atlantic Ocean, January 31, 2012 - Sailors and Marines embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York head toward the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie

USS Constitution in battle against British ships, War of 1812
Deckhands in action on the USS " Constitution" against the " Levant" and Cyane, " War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

War of 1812 naval battle
American sailors from the " Frolic" boarding the British ship " Wasp, " War of 1812. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

British Navy bombarding the shores of Chesapeake Bay, War of 1812
Fort McHenry and Baltimore under British naval artillery attack, 1814. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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A magnificent frigate bird, Fregata magnificens, in flight over Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Archipelago, Ecuador

Dutch Navy Naval Frigate Sailing Ship Boat Under Sail
Dutch navy frigate under sail, early 19th century. After a print by Willem Hendrik Hoogkamer from a drawing by Lieutenant van der Hart

1812 Action American Battle British Conflict
The War of 1812. Naval battle between two ships, the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere

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An aerial view of three decommissioned Royal Navy frigates awaiting their fate at anchor in Portsmouth

The launch of the Victoria, iron-clad frigate built for the Queen of Spain at Blackwall Yard, River Thames, London, England, 1865. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

The launch of the Affondatore, iron-clad cupola frigate, built for the king of Italy at Millwall, England. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

The Spanish ironclad frigate Numancia in the port of Callao, Lima, Peru in 1865. This was the first ironclad to circumnavigate the earth. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

A Man-o-War in Nelsons day. From The Book of Ships, published c. 1920
A Man-o-War in Nelsons day. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

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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.