SMS Seeadler William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-27-18

The Germans successfully used a three-masted sailing ship as a commerce raider during World War I. She was the SMS Seeadler. It was likely the last time a sailing ship was used in combat albeit the United States did use the schooner USS Irene Forsyte as a decoy ship during World War II although it never saw action.

SMS Seeadler William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-27-18

The Germans successfully used a three-masted sailing ship as a commerce raider during World War I. She was the SMS Seeadler.

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