The Role of Frigates: From Age of Sail to World Wars

TLDRFrigates in the Age of Sail carried Marines for ground deployment and boarding actions. In the World Wars, frigates had Marine complements mostly for boarding security and occasional Naval Brigade deployment. The role of frigates evolved over time, with different capabilities and functions.

Key insights

🚢In the Age of Sail, frigates carried Marines for ground deployment and boarding actions.

⚔️Frigates in the World Wars had Marine complements primarily for boarding security and occasional Naval Brigade deployment.

🔄The role of frigates evolved over time, with changes in capabilities and functions.

Q&A

Did frigates in the Age of Sail carry troops?

—Yes, frigates in the Age of Sail carried Marines for ground deployment and boarding actions.

Why did frigates in the World Wars have Marine complements?

—Frigates in the World Wars had Marine complements primarily for boarding security and occasional Naval Brigade deployment.

How did the role of frigates change over time?

—The role of frigates evolved over time, with changes in capabilities and functions.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Frigates in the Age of Sail carried Marines for ground deployment and boarding actions.

05:31Frigates in the World Wars had Marine complements primarily for boarding security and occasional Naval Brigade deployment.

10:07The role of frigates evolved over time, with changes in capabilities and functions.

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