The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Frigate

Naval

A ship of war having a quarter-deck and forecastle raised above the main deck. A vessel carrying a gun deck and spar-deck battery, numbering from 20 to 50 guns.

Wooden frigate — old navy class
Wooden frigate — old navy class
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