ProtectedShips Construction of first Constellation Class frigate begins By ANI - September 3, 2022 0 610 An artist's impression of Constellation class frigate On 31 August construction began on the lead ship Constellation (FFG-62) of the Constellation class frigates at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin. Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!)