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The Ocean Yacht Match from Gravesend to Harwich...the Volante winning the Cutters' Prize, 1864. Creator: Smyth
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The Ocean Yacht Match from Gravesend to Harwich...the Volante winning the Cutters' Prize, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The Ocean Yacht Match from Gravesend to Harwich on Saturday, June 4: the Volante winning the Cutters' Prize, 1864. The Volante, a cutter of 60 tons belonging to H. C. Maudslay, wins '...the great event of the yachting season. The first prize, for schooners and yawls, was £80; and the second, for cutters, £50. No less than twenty-seven yachts entered to compete in this race - thirteen cutters, eleven schooners, and three yawls...The weather was fine and pleasant; but, except when near Southend, and for a very short time, there was never sufficient wind to develop the best sailing qualities of the competitors...The racing was very close indeed between the Volante and the Glance...the Glance, which had quite recovered her slight stoppage, came pressing up, throwing the spray from her fine bows, and closing fast with the Volante...At the Swin Middle the Volante increased her lead...Our Artist has sketched the Volante just entering Harwich Harbour'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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A Slice of Maritime History - The Ocean Yacht Match, Gravesend to Harwich, June 4, 1864
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This stunning print captures a pivotal moment in yachting history - the Volante's triumphant arrival at Harwich Harbour after winning the Cutters' Prize. On that sunny Saturday morning in June 1864, twenty-seven yachts from across England converged on Gravesend to compete for top honors. The Volante, with its sleek design and impressive sailing prowess, emerged victorious among thirteen cutters vying for the £50 prize.
As our artist Smyth so skillfully depicts it here, the Volante glides effortlessly into Harwich Harbour, having left all other competitors in her wake. Just moments before this momentous arrival, she had increased her lead at Swin Middle - a testament to her exceptional sailing abilities under fine and pleasant weather conditions (albeit with only occasional gusts of wind).
This historic print not only celebrates the Volante's remarkable achievement but also provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of competitive yachting during this era. With its intricate details, vivid colors, and sense of movement, it is an absolute treasure for anyone passionate about maritime history or simply looking to be transported back in time.
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