Tycoon on his yacht - Making for Port
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Tycoon on his yacht - Making for Port
Yachting Terms illustrated: Making for Port. A rich tycoon on the high seas reaching across the moving table for the decanter of port with a total lack of success! Date: 1908
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Cigar Cloth Decanter Drunk Glasses Reaching Rich Rotund Sailor Seas Smokes Term Terminology Terms Tycoon Wine Yacht Yachting
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Tycoon's Unsuccessful Reach: Making for Port on His Grand Yacht, 1908" In this image from the annals of yachting history, a jovial tycoon is depicted making an unsuccessful attempt to grab the decanter of fine port wine from the moving table on his luxurious yacht. The year is 1908, and the scene exudes an air of opulence and relaxation as the wealthy man, dressed in a cap and striped blazer, leans across the table with a total lack of success, his rotund figure contrasting sharply with the sleek lines of the yacht. The sailor, standing nearby, looks on with a knowing smile, as if amused by the tycoon's clumsy endeavor. The white tablecloth, adorned with glasses of red port and cigars, adds to the scene's elegant and refined atmosphere. The tycoon, with a cigar clenched between his teeth and a glass of port in hand, seems to be fully immersed in the pleasures of the high seas. The term "making for port" is a nautical term used to describe a vessel approaching a harbor or anchorage. In this context, the tycoon is not only making for the physical port but also for the pleasurable experience of savoring a fine vintage wine on his yacht. The image serves as a reminder of a bygone era when wealth and luxury were synonymous with the world of yachting. This photograph, with its rich details and vivid colors, offers a glimpse into the past and transports us to a time when the simple pleasures of life were savored with great enthusiasm. The decanter of port, just out of reach, symbolizes the elusive nature of desire and the joy of living life to the fullest.
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