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References

* Robert Gardiner, ''The First Frigates'', Conway Maritime Press, London 1992. . * David Lyon, ''The Sailing Navy List'', Conway Maritime Press, London 1993. . * Rif Winfield, '' British Warships in the Age of Sail, 1714 to 1792'', Seaforth Publishing, London 2007. . Fifth-rate frigates of the Royal Navy 1763 ships Ships built on the River Thames Richmond-class frigates {{UK-frigate-stub