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Torbay Regatta: the schooner-yachts starting from Torquay, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Torbay Regatta: the schooner-yachts starting from Torquay, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Torbay Regatta: the schooner-yachts starting from Torquay, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. G. Whitaker. The course was three times round the bay, starting from a point just outside the pier and Beacon Rock...[illustration also shows] Berry Head and Brixham...The yachts which were entered for this race were the Vestal...belonging to Sir Bruce Chichester; the Madcap...Mr. J. Abbott Dunbar; the Blue Bell...Mr. F. Edwards; and the Albertine...Lord Londesborough...the wind died away in the afternoon, and after going once round the bay they were obliged to desist from the race...On the next day...the match was again sailed...The rules were that the course should be sailed over three times, the committee exercising the right of stopping the yachts after the second round, if there was no chance of doing the third in time. This right they exercised, for at eight o'clock only two rounds were finished. The Albertine was in about two minutes and a half ahead of the Madcap, but lost the prize, as she had to allow the Madcap nearly half an hour for difference of tonnage. The winner made the two rounds in exactly eight hours'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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Step back in time to the Torbay Regatta of 1864 with this print capturing the schooner-yachts starting from Torquay. The engraving, based on a sketch by Mr. G. Whitaker, beautifully depicts the scene as the yachts set off on their race around the bay.
The illustration not only showcases the stunning vessels but also includes landmarks such as Beacon Rock, Berry Head, and Brixham in the background. It provides a glimpse into a bygone era when regattas were highly anticipated events that drew spectators from near and far.
The race itself was filled with excitement and drama, as depicted in the detailed description accompanying the image. From changing wind conditions to strategic maneuvers by skilled sailors, every moment of the competition is brought to life through this historical print.
Whether you're a sailing enthusiast or simply appreciate maritime history, this print is sure to transport you back to a time when schooners ruled the seas and regattas were grand affairs filled with fierce competition and camaraderie among sailors. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of nautical history with this exquisite depiction of Torbay Regatta in 1864.
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