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The Yacht Matches in the Thames: Royal Thames Yacht Club...rounding the steamer at the Nore, 1864. Creator: Smyth
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The Yacht Matches in the Thames: Royal Thames Yacht Club...rounding the steamer at the Nore, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The Yacht Matches in the Thames: Royal Thames Yacht Club, May 31: rounding the steamer at the Nore, 1864. Vindex; Mosquito; Astarte. 'The vessels which started were: the Surf, 54 tons, owner 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...It was now a close thing, nearly a third of the distance had been run, and as yet Astarte had gained none of her time, nor had Volante gained very much upon Surf...In passing the Nore the yachts were in a line, about 200 yards apart. In the same order they rounded the Mouse. The Banshee and Vindex were unlucky; the former lost her mast, and the latter twice lost portions of her rigging; they had no chance...The Astarte came in eight minutes before the Volante and twelve minutes before the Surf. A dispute between the Astarte and Surf about their conduct towards each other was decided in favour of the Astarte, which, therefore, won the first prize and the Volante won the Second'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This photograph captures a moment in time when elegance and competition merged on the majestic River Thames. On May 31st, 1864, five yachts - Surf, Volante, Astarte, Vindex, and Banshee - gathered to participate in the prestigious Yacht Matches organized by the Royal Thames Yacht Club. The vessels were a sight to behold as they navigated through the waters of London's iconic river.
The photograph showcases three of these magnificent boats rounding the steamer at the Nore: Astarte, Vindex, and Mosquito. Each yacht had its unique characteristics - Surf was built by Fife last year, Volante by Harvey in 1851, while Astarte is a new iron vessel constructed by Messrs. Day and Co.
As the yachts competed for dominance on the waterway, drama unfolded as Banshee lost her mast and Vindex twice dropped portions of its rigging. Despite these setbacks, Astarte emerged victorious, crossing the finish line eight minutes before Volante and twelve minutes ahead of Surf. The dispute between Astarte and Surf was ultimately resolved in favor of the former, securing it first prize.
This photograph is a testament to the grandeur and excitement that defined this era's yachting culture. With its rich history and stunning visuals, it serves as an evocative reminder of London's maritime heritage during the mid-19th century.
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