Beaten on Every Point of Sailing in Cup Race
In New York on October 16 1899 the Columbia defeated the Shamrock by about a mile and a half in the first America’s Cup race after a brisk windward and leeward 30 mile course. The defender led from early windward work and never relinquished top position as Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shamrock faded. The crowd cheered the victorious crew as Columbia crossed the line about 10 minutes ahead on corrected time after a bold display of sailing skill.
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New York
Columbia
Iselin
Thomas Lipton
Sir Thomas
Erin
Corsair
Wallace
Flint
Shamrock
Lawrence
Gedney
Bristol
Barr
Hogarth
Columbia Wins Transatlantic Yacht Race Or Nearing Outer Mark
The Columbia defeats the Shamrock after a long chase in freshening wind. The defender pulls ahead by a mile and a half near the finish as the Shamrock struggles to close the gap. Onlookers watch the spectacular rounding of the outer mark with the Columbia displaying a dramatic spinnaker display.
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Columbia
Associated Press
Revenue
Manning
Evans
How the Race Was Sailed At the Start
New York report details Captain Barr gaining the weather position as the Shamrock trailed at every point of sailing. The Columbia showed superior speed and maneuvering from the Shaw rock, with early morning preparations and a breezy eastward wind shaping a competitive start.
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Barr
Shamrock
Columbia
Columbia and Shamrock Duel Off Sandy Hook Regatta Start
The Columbia and Shamrock raced for the weather berth off Sandy Hook with the Columbia gaining early advantage. Both yachts pressed to windward using identical sails as they crossed the line, the Columbia edging ahead by 3 seconds at the start and maintaining lead through multiple tacks as the breeze shifted and mist shrouded the mark.
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Shamrock
Columbia
Hogarth
Barr
Challenger
Iselin Declares American Boat Superior After Race
Iselin says the American boat sailed well with no accident and claims the cup is safe. He argues criticisms against the American boat were unjust and expresses confidence in facing wind and sea.
Marine duel ends with Hogarth trailing Columbia
The minutes describe a sailing contest where the Shamrock tries to tack first but Hogarth ends up farther to leeward as the Columbia gains speed in stays and fore reach, suggesting Colum bia was quicker and more maneuverable in this phase.
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Hogarth
Leeward
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Shanfista
Thomas
Sandy
Defender
Shamrocck
Lipton
Long Island
Lizzie Carr
Walter Luckenbach
Sandy Hook
Niagara
Republic
Grand Republic
Monmouth
Angler
Onondaga
Porter
Gwin
Lee
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