The "'Original Six'" were the six original
United States frigates of the
United States Navy, first authorized by the
Congress with the
Naval Act of 1794 on
March 27,
1794 at a cost of $688,888.82.
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USS ''United States'' (completed in 1796)
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USS ''Constellation'' (completed in 1797)
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USS ''Constitution'' (completed in 1797)
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USS ''Chesapeake'' (completed in 1800)
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USS ''Congress'' (completed in 1800)
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USS ''President'' (completed in 1800)
The only surviving ship among the Original Six is ''Constitution'', which is still in
commission and is the oldest commissioned ship in the world that remains afloat.
External links
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Tall Ships page on the six original frigates