American Light and Medium Frigates, 1794-1836
(Book #147 in the Osprey New Vanguard Series)
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The "Original Six" frigates were commissioned by the new-born US Navy at a staggering cost of $688,888.82. Designed to be light and fast, these warships enabled America to project its power across the globe. Among the ships Mark Lardas examines is USS Constellation: the first ship to be commissioned by the United States Navy, and also the first ship to engage and capture an enemy vessel, the French L'Insurgente - this engagement is vividly portrayed...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1846032660
ISBN13:9781846032660
Release Date:August 2008
Publisher:Osprey Publishing (UK)
Length:48 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 6.6" x 9.5"
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