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Glossary Item: Corvette |
Name | Corvette |
Description | A small warship, traditionally the smallest class of vessel considered to be a proper warship. The class above the corvette is that of the frigate and modern types of ship below a corvette are coastal patrol craft and fast attack craft. The modern corvette appeared during WW2 as an easily built patrol and convoy escort vessel. |
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