corvette

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In 2010, South Korea's Cheonan corvette was torpedoed -- an attack Seoul attributed to North Korea, but which Pyongyang denied.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

The Israeli navy, for example, already operates the Sa’ra 6-class corvette, based on the German Braunschweig-class ship, which could be adapted for the project, Clark said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

HMS Albans was also involved in a three-day operation to monitor the Russian Steregushchiy-class corvette Stoikiy earlier this month, the navy said.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2025

The measurements of the vessel and its shape correspond with a Karakurt-class corvette.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2023

"A strong corvette, or two of 'em, off Point Judith and Montauk, to catch her as she runs out," said Luke.

From The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution by Stoddard, W. O.