GALVESTON HARBOR, TEXAS

7 November 1861

 {Destruction of Royal Yacht}

 

 

 

U.S. Naval Forces

U.S.S. SANTEE--- Captain Henry Eagle

Boarding Party --- Lieutenant Jouett (W)

(2 Launches, 2 Howitzers)

CASUALTIES Killed 1; Wounded 8; Captured 13

Partial Casualty List - Union

Carter, Wiliam, Gunner, wounded

Jouett, Lieutenant U.S.N. wounded by boarding pike

 

Confederate Forces

1st Texas Heavy Artillery--- Colonel Joseph J. Cook

 

 

Confederate Naval Forces

C.S.S. GENERAL RUSK

C.S.S. ROYAL YACHT

CASUALTIES Killed 0; Wounded 0;

 

                              

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