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The Yacht Matches in the Thames: Royal London Yacht Club, May 30: the cutters off Southend, 1864. Creator: Smyth
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The Yacht Matches in the Thames: Royal London Yacht Club, May 30: the cutters off Southend, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The Yacht Matches in the Thames: Royal London Yacht Club, May 30: the cutters off Southend, 1864. Astarte; Volante; Surf. 'The vessels which started were: the Surf, 54 tons, belonging to Mr. G. Harrison; Volante (59 tons), owner Mr. H. C. Maudslay; Astarte (75 tons), owner Mr. T. Seddon; Vindex (45 tons), owner Mr. A. Duncan; and Banshee (53 tons), owner Mr. J. Jones...The Surf was built by Fife last year...The Volante was built by Harvey in 1851...The Astarte is a new iron vessel, built by Messrs. Day and Co...The Vindex is of iron, built last year at Millwall...The Banshee is a new vessel, built of steel, at Liverpool...After clearing the high ground at Gravesend, the wind freshened (it was a south wind) and the Astarte ran past the Banshee and up to the Volante; but, in attempting to bear away and pass to leeward, she ran into the slack above the Ovens buoy, and lost a hundred yards. The Surf was about the same distance ahead of the Volante till, off Mucking, the latter ran up and tried to pass to leeward, but could not. Off Thames Haven, the Astarte ran up to the Volante, and passed her to leeward...These three fine vessels, tearing furiously through the water, and heeling down till their bulwarks were buried in foam, made a splendid sight'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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**A Regal Display of Nautical Prowess**
On May 30, 1864, the Royal London Yacht Club hosted a thrilling match on the Thames River. The cutters - Astarte, Volante, Surf, and Banshee - set off from Southend in a display of speed and skill that captivated all who witnessed it.
The four vessels were an impressive sight to behold: the 54-ton Surf, built by Fife last year; the 59-ton Volante, constructed by Harvey in 1851; the new iron Astarte, built by Messrs. Day and Co.; and the Banshee, a steel-built vessel from Liverpool.
As they navigated through the waters of Gravesend to Thames Haven, each boat showcased its unique characteristics. The Surf led the pack until Mucking, where it was overtaken by Volante's determined efforts. Meanwhile, Astarte expertly passed both vessels off Thames Haven, demonstrating its impressive speed and agility.
The photograph captures this momentous occasion in all its glory - three fine yachts tearing through the water with their bulwarks buried in foam as they battle for supremacy on the Thames River. This iconic image is a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of these magnificent boats and their crews.
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