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2 unusual facts about Frolic-class gunvessel


Frolic-class gunvessel

A few months later, Frolic was one of the ships that blockaded the mouth of the Klang River in Malaysia in an attempt to suppress piracy supported by the local sultan.

The last survivor, Ready, was used in support of William Beebe's expedition in his bathysphere in 1930 near Bermuda.


Cormorant-class gunvessel

The first 6 ships were ordered from commercial yards (Money Wigram & Son, C J Mare & Co and J Scott Russell), with fitting out to be done in the Royal Dockyards at Chatham (first pair) and Woolwich (last 4).

Frolic Froth

Frolic Froth is a psychedelic band formed in Mexico City by members Victor Basurto (bass) and Arturo López (drums) of Loch Ness, and Jorge Beltrán (guitar) from Humus.

Joseph Haslet

At first, there were several exciting naval victories, including the capture of the British ship Frolic by Captain Jacob Jones of Smyrna, Delaware.

Mariner-class gunvessel

Sold to Falmouth Docks Board on 9 July 1920, renamed Ringdove’s Aid.

Mellowdrama Records

A notable entry in their music catalogue is Zbigniew Preisner's "The Beautiful Country", and, including "Frolic", a soundtrack album from "Curb Your Enthusiasm" that includes the show's popular title music composed by Luciano Michelini.

Mountainhood

Chapter XIII: Arthurdesh - MV + EE, Peter Stampfel (Holy Modal Rounders) and the Ether Frolic Mob, Jack Rose, Jana Hunter & TJO, quad (Helen Rush, PG Six, Samara Lubelski, Bob Bannister), Sharon Van Etten, Mountainhood, Headdress, White Hills

Point Cabrillo Light

The opium trading brig Frolic wrecked on a reef near Point Cabrillo in 1850; the investigation of the wreck by agents of Henry Meiggs led to the discovery of the coast redwood forests of the Mendocino area and the beginning of the timber trade that would drive the local economy for decades.

The Dust Busters

The three met as a group while playing in a larger band called the Ether Frolic Mob alongside folk musicians Peter Stampfel of The Holy Modal Rounders and John Cohen of The New Lost City Ramblers, which began at Peter’s Thanksgiving parties.


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