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Smaller than a destroyer but bigger than a corvette, they perform a range of missions at sea, from escorting bigger ships to mine warfare and hunting submarines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026

The two projectiles hit the target, a retired Philippines navy corvette, around 75 kilometres offshore in the South China Sea, causing it to sink, officials said.

From Barron's ● May 7, 2026

In 1939, a Royal Navy corvette due to be named HMS Pansy became HMS Heartsease just before it was launched.

From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2025

At least two warships could be seen in the photos, one whose gangway identified it as the Chinese navy corvette Wenshan.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2023

It is said that it will consist of a frigate, a corvette, and a steamer, under the orders of a Rear-Admiral who has long navigated in the Pacific Ocean and the Chinese seas.

From The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 by Various

Two Chinese anti-submarine corvettes have docked at its port for long stretches, although US and Japanese vessels have also made port calls since the base's revamp.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

The new fleet would comprise a number of large warships outfitted with more powerful long-range missiles, along with smaller ships such as corvettes, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2025

Its maritime arm dispatched frigates and corvettes to patrol the coastal waters with little event.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2024

Soon the two corvettes were docked at Ream - and either they, or identical replacements, have stayed there for most of this year.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2024

The armament consisted of thirteen ships of the line, many frigates and corvettes, and four hundred transports.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 by Various