RE: Fir-Built Frigates

G'day,

> "The Commodores" maintains that Chesapeake was a hard luck 
> ship. 

Derek did mention that ;)
 
> Derek as I've only consulted two sources would you please clarify your
> declaration that Chesapeake had the long range advantage? 

Derek was working from memory (and probably should have noted as much).
If
you wish to take this up with him though please contact him at
derekfulton@bigpond.com as he's retired from this list.

Cheers

Beth