Java-class frigate (1813)
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Java class |
| Operators | United States Navy |
| Preceded by | Original six frigates of the United States Navy |
| Built | 1813-1815 |
| Planned | 6 |
| Completed | 2 |
| Cancelled | 3 |
| Lost | 1 |
| Retired | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Sailing frigate |
| Displacement | 1,508 short tons (1,368 metric tons) |
| Length |
|
| Beam | 44.5 feet (13.6 m) |
| Draft | 13.5 feet (4.1 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Complement | 400 |
| Armament | 45 guns of various shot |
The Java or Guerriere-class frigate was a series of heavy sailing frigates built for the United States Navy during the War of 1812. Designed to shore up the fledgling Navy, the ships had a miserable service life. Of the six initially planned, only three were laid down, and only two entered service. The two ships of the class had a limited role within the Navy, stemming from poor craftsmenship and wood quality due to their war-time construction.