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{{Distinguish|text=the post-Civil War era [[Java-class frigate (1863)]]}}

The '''''Java''''' or '''''Guerriere-''class frigate''' was a series of heavy [[Frigate|sailing frigates]] built for the [[United States Navy]] during the [[War of 1812]]. Designed to shore up the fledgling Navy, the ships had a miserable service life. Of the six initially planned, only three were laid down, and only two entered service. The two ships of the class had a limited role within the Navy, stemming from poor craftsmenship and wood quality due to their war-time construction.

== Design and development ==