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The 'Original Six' frigates were commissioned by the new-born US Navy at a staggering cost of $688,888.82. Designed to be light and fast, these warships enabled America to project its power across the globe. Among the ships Mark Lardas examines is USS ConBryan, Tony is the author of 'American Light and Medium Frigates 1794-1836', published 2008 under ISBN 9781846032660 and ISBN 1846032660.
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