Assertion: sixth rate | /r/HasProperty | classed as frigate
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text: 28-gun sixth rates were classed as frigates, those smaller as 'post ships', indicating that they were still commanded by a full ('post') captain, as opposed to sloops of 18 guns and less under commanders.
text: The larger sixth rates were those of 28 guns (including four smaller guns mounted on the quarterdeck) and were classed as frigates.