They have the speed and handling to stay out of trouble;they do not have the strength of construction to survive a pounding!Against sloops, brigs and merchantmen, however, they are deadly.

• 然而，对单桅帆船，双桅帆船和商船来讲，护卫舰是致命的，这使得许多军官垂涎护卫舰舰长的职位和随之而来的捕获赏金和荣誉。