again, and many times, on board the good yacht Charlotte.
During the years 1664-65, there were no royal yachts built in England. Also, in the latter year England entered into a naval war with Holland. Naturally, the temptation is strong to dwell upon this era of naval history (1664-74), during which so many memorable battles were gallantly lost and
THE "ROYAL CHARLES"
won upon the sea; when Admiral Ruyter did what no other hostile fleet has successfully attempted since the days of William the Conqueror—entered the Thames and captured or destroyed the King's ships at Chatham. The arms of England and the poop-lanterns that ornamented the stern of the Royal Charles, which was captured on this occasion, are still preserved in the naval section of the Rijks Museum at Amsterdam.
Prince Rupert owned a yacht named the Fanfan built at Harwich by Sir Anthony Deane, which he
