Designed by William Hackett, Essex was a typical medium frigate of her time, and was captained by a succession of America'a early naval heroes including Bainbridge and Preble. For this volume Mrs Takakjian has used both US and British sources to reconstruct many previously undetermined details of the ship. Introduction: The design; Construction, rebuilds and colour scheme; Armament and flags; Riggin and sails; Service history; Career summary; Sources. The photographs. The Drawings: Lines and arrangement; Hull structure; Internal hull; Helm; Armament; External Hull; Anchors and cables; Boats...
