Frigate Navy Ship. Frigate united states on 25 october 1812, the frigate united states, captain stephen decatur, jr. The ship was originally a merchant vessel purchased by the continental congress in 1775 and was outfitted as a warship.
The term frigate was resuscitated in world war. The navy wants to add a total of 20 frigates, which are planned for use in blue water and along the coasts, and which have more armor and firepower than the much. The classes are often named after lead ships or the first ship commissioned.
