Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-202) and index.
Design history: The return to moderate dimensions, 1801-1804 -- The Barham interlude, 1805-1806 -- War of attrition, 1806-1812 -- The American emergency, 1812-1815 -- Super frigates -- Preparing for peace, 1812-1815 -- The Ships: Constructions -- Design -- Wartime modifications -- Armament -- Performance -- Frigates in action