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They were British in every respect, except in their commanders, who were Rebel; and one of these, as his ship was sinking, owed his safety to a British yacht, symbolizing the omnipresent support of England.
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Sumner notes that while the ships were British in origin, their commanders were Confederate, illustrating the complex nature of the conflict.
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