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Royal Savage

Royal Savage

Wrecked

Continental Navy and state navies

TypeSchooner
Guns12
WarAmerican 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.

Ship's remains being recovered from Valcour Bay, Lake Champlain, in 1934. She had burned there during the naval action of 11 October 1776. Photo: Naval History and Heritage Command, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Armament and specifications

Armament

  • 8 × 4-pounder + 4 × 6-pounder guns + 10 × swivel guns
LaunchedSummer 1775, St. John, Quebec
Length50 ft (15 m)
Complement40–50

As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.

Career

Launched

Summer 1775, St. John, Quebec

11–13 October 1776

Ran aground at the start and was burned