Sentences with frigate
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F f - Australian frigate involved in tense stand-off with six Iranian gunboats while guarding Iraq's vital oil platforms.
- The upgrade and refit of frontline guided missile frigates has left the navy with vessels no more capable than when they started.
- A navy frigate was at the scene and was about to rescue the refugees.
- Defence Minister Robert Hill said last week shortly after visiting Anzac frigate HMAS Stuart, now patrolling just off southern Iraq.
- O'Brian had based Aubrey on the life of Thomas Cochrane, a daring frigate commander who had risen to prominence when HMS Speedy.