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They displace water; just as any vessel does.
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Frigates float because of the principle of buoyancy. The design of a frigate ensures that the weight of the ship is distributed in a way that it displaces enough water to generate an upward force equal to or greater than its weight. This allows the frigate to float on the water's surface.
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What are 3 events in the war of 1812?
The three events were 3 early and unexpected victories by American frigates.
What are some names of ships from the 1800s from Britain?
Sloops Frigates Schooners Bomb ketches Corvettes Man-of-War
Characteristics of the early US navy super frigates included?
a reinforced hull to resist the pressures of heavier ordnance on deck
How many US Navy ships are women are allowed on?
They are allowed on all of them. They currently serve on all but the smallest ships that do not have accomodations for them such as Frigates.
What are the characteristics of the US Navy super Frigates?
Closely spaced timbers, able to carry heavier ordinance, and fast enough to escape superior forces
Do frigates have helicopter pads?
Many frigates have helipads.
What rhymes with frigates?
Bigots
What is a eight letter word that ends with gates?
Frigates.
What are frigates named after?
Military personal who received medal of honor.
What were the names of the first three us frigates?
The names of the first three US frigates were USS United States, USS Constellation, and USS Constitution.
What were the names of the three US frigates?
The United States, Constitution and the Constellation
What is the difference between a frigate and a destroyer?
Frigates are smaller than destroyers
What is the skill of a colonial shipwright?
They make ships like sloops,galleons,and frigates.
What is the synonym for frigate?
A frigate can be any of several classes of "warship." Modern frigates are similar in size to destroyers, i.e. smaller than cruisers. US frigates are comparable to the Destroyer Escorts of World War II, which were more heavily armed ships.
What are 3 events in the war of 1812?
The three events were 3 early and unexpected victories by American frigates.
Did pirates attack villages?
Not much they usually got their money from plundering navy galleons or frigates.(MB)
How many war ships does India have?
India have 240 destroyers,1 air craftcarrier and 80 frigates
