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Warships
Frigates
Frigates were ships of medium speed. Their armament was weaker than that of battleships but powerful enough to conduct warfare. Therefore, these ships served mainly as cruisers. The first English frigate was built by Robert Deadly at the end of the 16th century. Early in 18th century, frigates were armed with about forty-four 9-12 and several 18 pound
cannons. Their displacement was about 710 tons. Later on, their calibre and displacement were increased. By the 1780s, frigates were built with a displacement of 946 tons with thirty-eight 18 pound cannons.
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