ðə mˈɪnətˌɔːɹklˈæs ˈɑːɹmɚd fɹˈɪɡəts wɜːɹ ᵻsˈɛnʃəli ɛnlˈɑːɹdʒd vˈɜːʒənz ʌvðɪ ˈaɪɚŋklæd wɪð hˈɛviɚɹ ˈɑːɹməmənt, ˈɑːɹmɚ, ænd mˈoːɹ pˈaʊɚfəl ˈɛndʒɪnz.
The Minotaur-class armoured frigates were essentially enlarged versions of the ironclad  with heavier armament, armour, and more powerful engines.