Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Favorite fifth-rate frigates from the Age of Sail

HMS Trincomalee and HMS Modeste are chosen for survival and service history, with Constitution added at the end.

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Question

What are the panel's favourite fifth-rate frigates from the Age of Sail?

Short answer

The choices include HMS Trincomalee, HMS Modeste and Constitution.

Notes

The first choice is the surviving frigate at Hartlepool, HMS Trincomalee. The Magicienne-class HMS Modeste is also selected, with her capture from the French in 1793 and subsequent British service mentioned. Her name is part of the attraction. Constitution is offered as a final choice, while another panelist declines to choose because the Age of Sail is outside their usual field.