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Recent Examples of corvette
The Russian corvettes are armed with air defense and anti-ship missiles.
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
The aircraft took part in the Argentine military operation in January alongside a smaller C-12 surveillance plane and two corvette warships, according to the Argentine navy.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
The Russian ship under British surveillance, known as the corvette Boikiy, was escorting the merchant vessel the Baltic Leader on its voyage from Syria through the English Channel and North Sea.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Iran has sent a stealth missile corvette and a patrol ship, according to Iranian state media.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
The aircraft took part in the Argentine military operation in January alongside a smaller C-12 surveillance plane and two corvette warships, according to the Argentine navy.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
The Russian ship under British surveillance, known as the corvette Boikiy, was escorting the merchant vessel the Baltic Leader on its voyage from Syria through the English Channel and North Sea.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Iran has sent a stealth missile corvette and a patrol ship, according to Iranian state media.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
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The resort has 23 accommodations (ranging from rooms and suites to villas), a private beach, an infinity pool, a beachfront restaurant perfect for admiring sunset views, and a yacht available for charter.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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In addition to eating top-tier food in luxury restaurants, the couple also had a toga party on their yacht.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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In 1699, a French frigate called the Maurepas sank in the remote San Blas Islands off the coast of Panama, taking a massive trove of treasure down with it.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
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When Iran mined the strait in 1988, a mine crippled a U.S. Navy frigate, the Samuel B. Roberts.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
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One of the survivors was Henry Percy, aide de camp to Wellington, who after the Battle had to row halfway across the Channel with the news of the Duke’s victory, as an absence of wind had halted his sloop.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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After an encounter with a whale-like dino, their sloop capsizes.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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The Californian is a 41 year-old wooden topsail schooner that was built as a replica of the 1847 Revenue Cutter C.W. Lawrence.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2025
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According to the articles, a schooner named Oriental left Connecticut en route to Philadelphia with five crew members onboard.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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In nearby Bonavista village, the Matthew Legacy is a full-sized replica of the caravel that Cabot sailed across the Atlantic on the fateful voyage.—
JOE YOGERST,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The name, man o’ war, is derived from the animal’s resemblance to the Portuguese sailing warship, the caravel or man of war, in full sail.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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This is a dish speaking to the bounty of gorgeous tomatoes that are in peak season come July and through August, and was a joint creation between Miky and Chef Daris Sanae, who works aboard Cat Tua, his 77’ Lagoon catamaran, that’s sailing the Mediterranean this summer.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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For the more energetically inclined, complimentary paddleboards, kayaks, catamarans, and snorkelling gear are available to rent.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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The sailer is equipped with a self-tacking jib, too, enabling owners to take control in lieu of a crew.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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As of October 2023, more than 600 women were assigned to operational submarines as officers and sailers, according to the institute.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
16 Sep. 2024
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Those who prefer something more active can rent jet skis or head on a catboat tour in a two-person catamaran.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2024
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At the Seafire, everything from nautical motif chairs upholstered in international flags to a traditional wooden Cayman catboat and prints from local pop artist Dready are found beneath the lobby’s 20-foot ceiling, grounded by natural materials, like weathered wood and polished coral stone.—
Shayne Benowitz,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2024
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“Corvette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corvette. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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