corvette

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Robert Brovdi, the commander of Ukraine's unmanned systems, said on Telegram that the corvette Boikiy was struck.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

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

This week, the U.K. navy closely followed a Russian naval corvette and an oil tanker as the duo sailed through British waters toward the North Sea, according to the U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

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

"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.