Royono (IX 235) Class: Photographs
| These photographs were selected to show the original configuration of this class and major subsequent modifications. For more views see the former NHHC (now Hyperwar) Online Library of Selected Images and the NavSource Photo Archive. |
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Yacht Mandoo II Posted by the MIT Museum in its database of designs by John G. Alden. The Navy's Royono (IX 235) was Alden Design No. 623 (1936), originally named Mandoo II. The database includes two yachts originally named Royono, a 38-foot Royono (Design 639A, 1937) and a 51.5 foot Royono II (Design 673, 1938), both built for John B. Ford, Jr. Photo No. None Source: www.aldendesigns.com/99years/ |
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USS Royono (IX 235) In a Bermuda race with the yacht Enchanta (built 1953) in the background. The two Alden-designed yachts competed in at least the 1956, 1960, and 1964 races and probably in others. Photo No. L45-246.04.15 (Naval Subjects Collection) Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (L-file) |
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USS Royono (IX 235) In the same Bermuda race as above. Photo No. Unknown Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (L-file) |
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USS Royono (IX 235) In the same Bermuda race as above. Photo No. Unknown Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (L-file) |
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