Old Frigate New Frigate

[Anav]

[Coog]

It doesn't seem that long ago that the Perry class was launched. I see now that some are being retired.

[David Manley]

The USN has been ditching Fig 7s for some years now. They seem to do rather well on the resale market. I think the first one went (to Poland) in 1995.

[Berthier]

US Navy using wooden ships to avoid detection by modern systems designed for metal ships....and silent running too with sails! Very clever, in fact a cunning plan :cool:

[David Manley]

and silent running too with sails!

We did some studies in the 1990s looking at ASW platforms for the GIUK Gap that used wingsails whilst on station, and a patrol ship as well. It looked promising, but unsurprisingly diesels and gas turbines won the day. They were nice concepts though.

[Comte de Brueys]

Nice picture ANAV.

[Bligh]

I do like the contrast between old and new.
Rob.