CS Royal Yacht
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cs-royal-yacht-195-16501446
title:
CS Royal Yacht
text:
On 10 October 1861 Royal Yacht, reputed to be the fastest schooner on the Texas coast, was chartered by Comdr. W. W. Hunter, CSN, for naval patrol duty off Galveston. Five days later she was damaged by a violent squall which caused the loss of her bowsprit. She was armed by the 23d and went on station between Bolivar and East Points. About 0230, 8 November, Royal Yacht was surprised at anchor outside Bolivar Point Lighthouse and, "after a desperate encounter," set afire by Lts. J. E. Jouett and
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CS_Royal_Yacht
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2024-01-05T01:34:37Z
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