Original six frigates of the United States Navy
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The United States Congress authorized the original six frigates of the United States Navy with the Naval Act of 1794 on March 27, 1794, at a total cost of $688,888.82. Wikipedia
Active: 1
Built: 1794–1800
Complement: 340 officers and enlisted
Draft: 20 ft (6.1 m)
In commission: 1797–present
In service: 1794–1881
Length: 152.8 ft (46.6 m) between perpendiculars