| Cruisers, destroyers, and frigates are collectively referred to as surface combatants. |
| In the days of the old sailing frigates, this was the announcement of an impending attack! |
| Perhaps the best example of this is the ability of Canadian frigates and destroyers to operate in U.S. aircraft carrier battle groups. |
| For example, say you are a commander in charge of a battle group consisting of three destroyers and six assault frigates. |
| In March 2004, the Royal Netherlands Navy signed a contract for the transfer of two M-Class frigates to the Chilean Navy. |
| The British Navy had erected this lighthouse there in colonial days to warn frigates away from the coral reefs. |
