9 July 2018
In preparing the following work, an attempt has been made to trace the progress of British yachting from its earliest stages, and, in doing so, it […]
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9 July 2018
What is assuredly the greatest difficulty of the whole inquiry lies in wait for him who seeks to illustrate the steps by which the type of […]
9 July 2018
Before proceeding to discuss the evolution of the fore and aft rig, which must needs form an integral part of yachting history, we will offer an […]
8 July 2018
Robert Snell – Commander John Geach – Master James Williamson – Surgeon Charles Williams – Mate James Evenet – Boatswain Gustavus Glasson – Carpenter William Stevens – Sailmaker James Pashbee * – Steward James […]
8 July 2018
The 9th of July 1831 – the fated day arrived, and brought with it no confirmation of our hopes, that our stay would be prolonged. At […]
8 July 2018
Thursday 4th – contrary to our expectations of not reaching Barbadoes till the afternoon of this day, we were close to it early in the morning. […]
8 July 2018
Friday 5th August – during the night, almost a calm – Barbadoes still in sight at 5 this morning. At 9 saw in distant prospect the […]
8 July 2018
Grenadillos – Arrive at Grenada Being very well satiated with our sojourn on shore, we were glad to be able to get on board at twelve […]
8 July 2018
Arrive at Port Royal Sunday 14th – at day light we bore towards Jamaica with a fine sea breeze and about half past one P.M. came […]