Royal Savage
Wrecked
Continental Navy and state navies
| Type | Schooner |
|---|---|
| Guns | 12 |
| War | American War of Independence |
Schooner of Benedict Arnold's Lake Champlain fleet, herself captured from the British in 1775. Ran aground on Valcour Island at the start of the battle and was burned by the British.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 8 × 4-pounder + 4 × 6-pounder guns + 10 × swivel guns
| Launched | Summer 1775, St. John, Quebec |
|---|---|
| Length | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Complement | 40–50 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
Summer 1775, St. John, Quebec
Battle of Valcour Island
Wrecked
11–13 October 1776
Ran aground at the start and was burned