Previously published in Great Britain by Chatham Publishing, 2002.

The frigate in 1815 -- Building a frigate -- Imperial security : the first commission -- The changing world of the Royal Navy, 1815-1860 -- Imperial security : the second commission -- A century of harbour service and youth training -- The restoration of HMS Trincomalee -- Appendices : The Royal Navy's Indian Battlefleet, 1803-1850 -- Chairmen of the ship's committees and trusts -- Foudroyant Trust (Incorporated 13 May 1959) -- HMS Trincomalee Trust (Incorporated 16 January 1992) -- Employees of the Trust -- Grants, donations and gifts to the Trust.