About J. Rogers Maxwell
Born 1875. J. Rogers Maxwell was an American sailor.
John Rogers Maxwell, Jr. (July 6, 1875 – April 11, 1932) was the winner of the 1907 King's Cup with his yacht Queen.
Biography He was born in 1875 to John Rogers Maxwell, Sr.
Maxwell Sr. commissioned, circa 1902, the steam yacht Celt which went on to serve as the USS Sachem in the First World War and as the USS Phenakite during World War II. The yacht also had careers as a fishing yacht and tour boat.
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Who was J. Rogers Maxwell?
American yacht racer
When was J. Rogers Maxwell born?
J. Rogers Maxwell was born on 6 July 1875.
What was J. Rogers Maxwell's occupation?
J. Rogers Maxwell was a sailor.
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J. Rogers Maxwell was American.
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