Ship Types
Ship types, their categories, uses, and descriptive notes.
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| ID | Type | Category | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aircraft carrier | Military | Naval aviation platform | Carries and launches aircraft at sea |
| 2 | Battleship | Military | Heavy surface combat | Large armored gun ship |
| 3 | Cruiser | Military | Surface warfare | Large multi role warship |
| 4 | Destroyer | Military | Surface warfare | Fast escort and strike ship |
| 5 | Frigate | Military | Escort and patrol | Smaller than a destroyer |
| 6 | Corvette | Military | Coastal patrol | Small warship |
| 7 | Submarine | Military | Underwater warfare | Operates below the surface |
| 8 | Minesweeper | Military | Mine countermeasures | Clears naval mines |
| 9 | Amphibious assault ship | Military | Landing operations | Deploys troops ashore |
| 10 | Patrol boat | Military | Coastal security | Small fast patrol craft |
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Scope and sources
Last changed: July 20, 2026. This may reflect a change to the data or its description; it is not a coverage-through date.
- Wikipedia: List of ship types (used with permission)
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