How long a sailing frigate could remain at sea

How long could a frigate cruise before resupplying?

Often a couple of months or longer, depending mainly on crew size, stores, and fresh-water capacity.

With no machinery spaces or fuel bunkers, a sailing frigate could use much of its hull for water, food, and other supplies. Crew size and fresh water usually set the practical limit, but dense stowage allowed many frigates to remain at sea for months. That endurance helped make the type useful for distant cruising and commerce warfare.