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The Royal Thames Yacht Club Match, 1858. Whisper; Undine; Zuleika; Oriole; Julia; Dart; Violet, Midge; Silver Star; Emily; Pearl; Vampire...The signal for getting under way was fired by direction of the noble Commodore at 11.33, at which time there was a good breeze from the westward, with a trifle of south in it. They all canted at the same moment, and set their sails with great alacrity, forming one of the prettiest and most imposing starts we ever witnessed...the leading trio above Gravesend...were found nearly becalmed, the wind, which had again shifted to the northward, having died off. The Vampire no longer now possessed the lead which she had held from the first mile of the race, but was so closely menaced by the near approach, of the Pearl and Silver Star as to leave the result of the race exceedingly doubtful. Favoured by a stray puff, the Pearl drew within a few yards of her opponent's leeward quarter, and it was thought would pass her, and the event became very exciting. A breeze, however, sprung up, and again the Vampire went away from her opponent; the Pearl also increasing her lead of the Silver Star, which had neared her considerably...'. The race was won by Pearl, with Vampire in second place and Silver Star in third. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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The Royal Thames Yacht Club Match, 1858: A Nautical Masterpiece Unfolds This photograph, taken from the pages of the Illustrated London News in 1858, documents an exhilarating moment in the history of yacht racing. The image captures a fleet of eleven yachts, including 'Whisper,' 'Undine,' 'Zuleika,' 'Oriole,' 'Julia,' 'Dart,' 'Violet,' 'Midge,' 'Silver Star,' 'Emily,' and 'Pearl,' as they set sail in the annual Royal Thames Yacht Club Match. The scene unfolds as the noble Commodore gives the signal for the race to begin at 11:33 a.m., with a brisk breeze from the westward. The yachts, all readied and eager, cant and set their sails simultaneously, creating a picturesque and impressive sight. However, the leading trio, 'Vampire,' 'Pearl,' and 'Silver Star,' encounter a shift in the wind, leaving them nearly becalmed. The 'Vampire,' which had held the lead from the beginning, is now closely challenged by the 'Pearl' and 'Silver Star.' The race becomes increasingly suspenseful as the 'Pearl' comes within yards of the 'Vampire's' leeward quarter, threatening to pass her. Suddenly, a breeze springs up, and the 'Vampire' regains her lead, while the 'Pearl' pulls ahead of the 'Silver Star.' The outcome of the race remains uncertain, but the 'Pearl' ultimately emerges as the victor, with the 'Vampire' in second place and the 'Silver Star' in third. This photograph, a testament to the thrill and unpredictability of yacht racing, offers a glimpse into the past and the enduring allure of the sport on the historic Thames River.
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