Sloop of War
Naval
Before the introduction of steam a sloop of war was smaller than a frigate, and carried from 18 to 32 guns; but as applied to steam, a vessel carrying guns on one deck, and rating larger than a gunboat.
Before the introduction of steam a sloop of war was smaller than a frigate, and carried from 18 to 32 guns; but as applied to steam, a vessel carrying guns on one deck, and rating larger than a gunboat.