Big Fleet of Steam Yachts Heads to International Race
A vast fleet of American steam yachts gathers for an international race off New York Aug 20 led by Morgan Corsair Astor Nourmahal Gould Emerald Vanderbilt Tarantula and others. Notables aboard include Miss Alice Roosevelt on Mayflower and Secretary Moody. yachts include Kanawha Noma Narada and Arrow with several society guests aboard.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
John Jacob Astor
George Gould
Emerald
Ww. K. Vanderbilt
Adrian Iselin
Surf
Lewis Cassledyard
Nourmahal
Newport
Tompkinsville
Roosevelt
Alice Roosevelt
Moody
Cornelius Vanderbilt
North Star
Elbridge T. Gerry
Narada
Henrry Waters
Kanawha
Henry Rogers
William B. Leeds
Noma
Go Ward
Tarantula
Carlos R. Flint
J Arrow
Walter Lewisohn
Frederick G. Bourne
Delaware
Walter Jennings
Tuscarora
E. G. Reed
Rhedair
Frank Gould
Helenita
Robert J. Coulier
Conqueror
Eugene Higgins
Varuna
Thousands Turn Out As Spectators For Harbor Panorama
New York Aug. 20 Thousands of spectators lined the North and East rivers and bay to watch a panoramic harbor display inspired by the Gandy Hook yacht race. An estimated 25 000 or more people joined the flotilla, viewing palatial yachts and weathered fishing boats in holiday attire. Tickets ranged from 2 to 5 dollars.
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New York
Gandy Hook
Battery
Hell Gate
Glasgow Hails America's Cup Race Stir
Crowds flood Glasgow streets as the race for the America's Cup draws massive public interest. At Dumbarton locals subscribe to a colored searchlight system to relay results to nearby areas, while disappointment greets the postponement of today’s race and optimism grows for Shamrock III in the weekend showdown.
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Glasgow
Thistle
Dumbarton
Shamrock III Still Hopes For Cup Victory In Mixed Belfast Race
The Royal Ulster Yacht Club in Belfast saw crowded rooms as Shamrock III trailed Reliance in today’s first race. Members blamed flaky breeze for the setback and voiced belief that Shamrock III can reverse the result with steadier winds.
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Belfast
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Hugh Kelly
London Disappointed as America’s Cup Race Is Abandoned
London reporters followed hourly editions as weather at Sandy Hook favored Shamrock while Reliance led in the drifting match. By evening it was clear the race would not finish within the time limit and crowds dispersed after the official call off.
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London
Sandy Hook
Reliance Leads Shamrock III by Mile in Race Off Hook
The Reliance edged Shamrock III by about a mile as rain drenched spectators and wind rose. Charley Barr outmaneuvered Captain Wringe at the start and the defender held the weather bow throughout the ordeal with heavy patrol fleet support. The first race is postponed to Saturday while Lipton returns to the Hook aboard Erin with guests.
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Jersey
Charley Barr
Wringe
Defender
Shamrock
Leeward
Thomas Lipton
Captain Hoffmans Old Sailor Watches Modern Cup Race
Captain Henry Hoffman, a Boston mariner and the sole surviving member of the 1851 America crew, observes today’s yacht race off Sandy Hook. The grizzled veteran, who joined the America as a 16 year old, has tracked every cup contest since that historic win.
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New York
Henry Hoffman
Hoffman
Boston
America
Sandy Hook
Captain Hoffman
Story of America's Cup history and key race moments
A historical overview traces the America's Cup through early challenges from 1851 to 1901. Key figures include James Ashbury and Edward Burgess, with vessels such as America Genesta Puritan Mayflower Defender Valkyrie III Shamrock I II and Columbia. The narrative covers notable outcomes, protests, and rule disputes shaping the trophy's legacy.
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Eade
G. L. Schuyler
Cowes
Aurora
T. le M
Isle of Wight
Ashobner
Brhiin Osgood
Ambria
Schoooner
J. Ashbury
Stapleton
liSambria
Sandy Hook
Livonia
Columbia
E’klin Osgood
Ashbury
Windward
Thiomass
Ie’klin Osgood
I. Y
Sappho
W. P. Douglas
Dick’son
N.Y
Maj
C. Gifford
Madeleine
Schoon
J. Dick’son
I C. Gifford
J. R. Busk
Atalanta
Alex Cuthbert
Mischief
Neowe
Leeward
Hilge
Avwnett
Buoy Hook
Sandy Return
Puritan
J. M. Forbes
Genestia
M. Forbes
Mayflower
C.j.paine
Henn
R.N
C.J. Paine
Galatea
Volunteer
Thistle
James Bell
Scotland
C.O
Valkyrie
Ilant
Rly Vilkyrie II
Lord Dunray
C.O. Iselin
Lord Dunrav
Iselin
Defender
Lord Dunraven
Shamrock
Sir Thos
Lipt
Stoop
England
America
Edward Burgess
Boston
A. Carey Smith
Burgess
Atlantic
Lieutenant Henn
London
Royal Clyde Yacht Club
Burgess Craft
General Paine
Dunraven
Sir Thomas Lipton
Herreshoff
Sir Thoas
Thomas W. Lawson
Odds rise as Reliance and Shamrock meet on track
New York bettors expect higher odds after today’s race where Reliance and Shamrock face off. Backers in Broadway resorts quoted 21 2 to 1 and 3 to 1 against Shamrock, with Wall Street bets likely to move higher tomorrow morning. Different firms laid sizable wagers on each side as hedges against London bets on Reliance.
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New York
Broadway
Wall Street
Bunnell, Batavia & Co
T. Tucker
Reliance
Harris, Gates & Co
Shamrock
A. Co
Gwynne
Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co
London
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Charles Barr
Shamrocks
Shamrock III
NLOSE
Broad Beach Fort
Tach
Spyling Free
FORT
PUA
Club Sail
Robert Wringe
August Belmont
Mineola
Qversea
Royal Yacht Squadron
New York Yacht Club
James Ashbury
Royal Thames Yacht Club
Mr. Cuthbert
Countess of Dufferin
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