Zenith Fact Sheet

The Zenith off Cowes, 1928.

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Class: International 6-metre Rule: Naval Architect: William Fife III (1857-1944; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Fife) Yard: William Fife & Son, Fairlie, Scotland Build Year: 1923 Build No.: Displacement: tons LOA: m Beam: m LWL: m Draft: m Date of Last Measurement: Measurer: Area: Rig: Marconi Sail Number: 6 K 8 Hull Material: Deck: Motor: Power: Cellular/VHF: None Summer Harbour: Italy? Winter Harbour: First Owner: James Lauriston Lewis Current Owner: Current Status: Sailing in Italy?

History

The name Lewis chose for his new yacht is consciously optimistic and almost brazenly ambitious. Zenith refers to the point on the celestial sphere directly above an observer, and thus connotes the highest state or culmination to which something can attain. In other words, Lewis viewed her as state of the art and destined for greatness. Which, of course, is exactly what she was.

Chronology

1924-?: James Lauriston Lewis (1864-1947), ‘Zenith’ 1924-1930?: JLL gave her to her daughter Elizabeth Lauriston Lewis (1902-1983) 1930-32?: ELL sold her to an unknown buyer (ELL married in Oct 1932 and moved to India)

Photographs

KLL (1907) Zenith (K8) Cowes 1928.jpg [see above]

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Half Model

Royal Thames Yacht Club Model Collection: Catalogue and Notes. Under “Sixes”: Yacht: ZENITH Year: 1924 Owner: Lewis, Miss E. L. Designer: Fife, W. & R.B. Model presented by: Rev. P. Gallup (Retrieved 23 Feb 2017 from https://www.royalthames.com/About-RTYC/ The_Model_Collection.aspx)

Regattas

British-American Cup 1924

“The British-American Cup, originally donated by the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club in 1922 as an International Challenge match in Six Metres has been held bi-ennially ever since but was last won by the British in 1999.” (http://www.royalthames.com/event/ 231)

Voyage over on Aquitaine 16 Aug 1924 (JLL, LMS, MELL). Return Berengaria 24 Oct 1924 (JLL, LMS) (http://rmhh.co.uk/ships/pages/berengaria.html) ? MELL?

RMS Aquitania (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Aquitania): “During the 1920s Aquitania became one of the most popular liners on the North Atlantic route and operated in service with the Cunarders Mauretania and Berengaria in a trio known as "The Big Three.” As times grew better, Aquitania became one of the most profitable ocean liners ever. The American restriction on immigration in the early 1920s ended the age of mass emigration from , but as ocean travel was the only means of transportation between the continents, the express liners survived and even surpassed old records. Some of the big money now came in from movie stars and royalty, other aristocracy and politicians. Aquitania became their favourite, as the 1920s became one of the most profitable ages in ocean travel history.”

British American Cup, 1924 Photograph of start Accession Number: 1984.187.13707F.1 Title: Start of 6 Meter Race, 1924 Category: PHOTOGRAPHS Overall Size: 8 x 10 in. Date Created: 1924-09-06 (original negative) Photographer: Rosenfeld and Sons m334787-s Description: 8x10 gelatin silver print from 5x7 glass plate negative taken by Rosenfeld and Sons on September 6, 1924. Image of the start of the 6 meter race at sea. Visible in image: 6 meter class boats from left to right: BETTY (6/K28), PAUMONOK (6/24), (6/K17), ZENITH (WHIMBREL, built in 1921, has same race sail #)(6/K8), DAUPHIN (6/26), and ECHO (6/K14) with

Compiled by Andrew R. Deane Page 3 of 30 Updated Thursday, July 9, 2020 marconi-rigged main and jib set, burgees flying from mast, and committee boat, shoreline, motor launch, and another in background. Stamped on back in blue: "PHOTO BY / STANLEY ROSENFELD / MORRIS ROSENFELD & SONS / PHOTOGRAPHIC ILLUSTRATORS / 163 WEST 23RD ST., N.Y. 10011 / PHONE: 989-2404" and written: "1924".

Accession Number: 1984.187.13707F Title: Start of 6 Meter Race, 1924 Category: PHOTOGRAPHS - GLASS NEGATIVES Overall Size: 5 x 7 in. Date Created: 1924-09-06 Photographer: Rosenfeld and Sons m334787-s-1 Description: 5x7 glass plate negative taken by Rosenfeld and Sons on September 6, 1924. Image of the start of the 6 meter race at sea. Visible in image: 6 meter class boats from left to right: BETTY (6/K28), PAUMONOK (6/24), THISTLE (6/K17), ZENITH (WHIMBREL, built in 1921, has same race sail #)(6/K8), DAUPHIN (6/26), and ECHO (6/K14) with marconi-rigged main and jib set, burgees flying from mast, and committee boat, shoreline, motor launch, and another sailboat in background. Written on original negative sleeve: "Start K28-6/24-K17-K8-6/26" and stamped: "SEP 6 1924".

Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), Fri 8 Aug 1924, p.A3, c.2: “British Yachts to Be Shipped on Aquitania Southampton, England, Aug. 8 - The four British yachts - Thistle, Zenith, Echo and Betty - which are to compete in the six meter class yacht race for the British-American Cup, will be placed on the liner Aquitania, leaving Southampton Aug. 16. It is expected that the owners of the yachts - Constance, Lady Bird [sic], J. L. Lewis, Sir Thomas Glen-Coats and J. E. Haldinstein [sic] - will take passage on the ship.” Notes: Shipping of defending yachts to New York. Image: JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 8 Aug 1924.png

Ogden Standard Examiner (Ogden, Utah), Fri 22 Aug 1924, p.9, c.8: “18 FOOT YACHTS TO ENTER RACE LONDON, Aug. 16 [?].- (AP) - The quartet of yachts of the international six meter class which will represent Great Britain in the contest for the British-American cup in Oyster bay next September has been completed by the selection of Lady Constance Baird’s “Thistle.” The other yachts previously chosen are Sir Thomas Glen Coats’ “Echo,” E. J. Lewis’ “Zenith” and G. E. Haldinstein’s and J. Colin Newman’s “Betty.” The “Thistle,” “Betty” and “Zenith” are Scottish designed craft, while the “Echo” was designed by her owner. The yachts will be shipped on the “Berengaria” after the Solent fortnight, about the middle of August.” Notes: Thistle last of the four to be selected; shipping was changed to Aquitania. Image: JLL (1864) Ogden Standard Examiner 22 Aug 1924.png

Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), Sun 24 Aug 1924, p.6D, c.5: “ Called Upon to Defend Titles in Many Sports During Next 30 Days By Leonard Cohen. “Rally round the flag” is the battle cry arising from the throats of America’s sports representatives as Uncle Sam prepares the withstand the greatest international challenge for sports supremacy he has ever been called upon to answer. For three weeks, starting with tomorrow, the United States will defend its laurels against the cream of foreign competitors in lawn tennis, boxing, thoroughbred horse racing, golf, polo and yachting. This sports program, which will occupy the better part of September and the remainder of the current month, will provide sports lovers of every classification with the competitive thrill that only an international rivalry can impart to a sporting event. Europe had its chance to receive this blood- tingling feeling at the Paris Olympiad; now America has its day… Polo and Davis Cup Matches. Compiled by Andrew R. Deane Page 4 of 30 Updated Thursday, July 9, 2020

Then will come the historic polo struggle between England and America for the International Challenge Cup. This trophy and the prestige accompanying it will be at stake in the series of matches which start on Sept. 6 at Westbury, L.I., where His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales will head a really distinguished audience. On the same date at another point on Long IslandBritish and American yachtsmen will start to race for the International Six Meter Cup. This series will be ailed off Oyster Bay. The Davis Cup, emblematic of the tennis championship of the world, will be the prize for which America and the winner of the semi-final round tie between France and will fight at Philadelphia, beginning on Sept. 11… … Completing the two-sided rivalry between John Bull and Uncle Sam will come the six-meter yacht race off Oyster Bay…” Notes: Brief mention of upcoming series. Also refers to the upcoming polo matches. Image: JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 24 Aug 1924.png

Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), Sat 30 Aug 1924, p.18, c.1: “British Six Meter Yachts Have Trials British six meter yachts, here for the international series that is to start on Sept. 6, had their first trial race on Long Island Sound yesterday. The brush was managed by the Indian Harbor Yacht Club. The wind was light and streaky and the water was as placid as a mill pond. The conditions were hardly suitable for the British craft. Still they left a good impression. The race was a windward and leeward affair of a total distance of six miles, with the starting and finishing lines between the committee boat and the bell buoy of the eastern end of Little Captain Island. Zenith finished 1 minute 12 seconds ahead of Betty, the property of George Haldenstein and sailed by Colin Newman. Miss Elizabeth Lewis, daughter of Zenith’s owner, sailed as a member of the crew of the winner. Thistle, owned by Lady Constance Baird and sailed by Grenville Keele, was third, 1 minute 24 seconds astern of Betty, and Echo, owned and sailed by Sir Thomas Glen- Coats, was fourth. Lady Baird sailed on her yacht during the race. The elapsed time of the winner was 1 hour 36 minutes, which was deemed very fair considering the very light wind and the fact that the yachts were compelled to stem the tide on the windward leg of the course. The British six-meter boats will race tomorrow at Oyster Bay for a prize offered by the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club and on Monday they will take part in the fall regatta of the Parchment Yacht Club. The summaries: BRITISH SIX-METER CLASS - START, 2:10 - COURSE, 6 MILES. Yacht and Owner Finish (H.M.S.) Zenith, J. Lauriston Lewis… 4:46:23 Betty, George Haldenstein… 4:47:47 Thistle, Lady Constance Baird… 4:49:11 Echo, Sir Thomas Glen Coats… 4:51:33” Notes: First mention of MELL (1902); detailed info on crews and on other races than the British- American Cup series. The race held at Indian Harbor YC (http://www.indianharboryc.com/ Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&PageId=299855&ssid=183782&vnf=1) took place Fri 29 Aug 1924, and the trophy won by JLL (1864) is extant, currently in Tokyo with ARD (1967). See directly below. Images: JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 30 Aug 1924 A.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 30 Aug 1924 B.png

Indian Harbor Yacht Club Trophy

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Solid brass ship’s clock with inscription reading: “INDIAN HARBOR YACT CLUB / Special Regatta for British Team - August 29 1924 / Won by “ZENITH” J. Lewiston [sic] Lewis”. Notes: Trophy was among estate effects of Lucy Mildred Lewis (née Sells) when she died in 1966, then passed to Anne Margaret Norris (née Deane). Jonathan Henry Fortescue Norris held it until Dec 2015, when he passed it on to Andrew Robert Deane. Image: Zenith Indian Harbor Yacht Club 1924 Trophy Clock.jpg; Indian Harbor Yacht Club 1920s.jpg

Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), Sun 31 Aug 1924, p.?D, c.6: “AMERICAN YACHTS SAIL WRONG COURSE OFF OYSTER BAY British Six-Meter Craft Cover Right Course in Tuning Up Regatta. (Special to The Eagle.) Oyster Bay, L.I., Aug. 30 - Regardless of the fact that both the British and the American yachts that are to take part in the six-meter series that starts next Saturday, sailed off here today, the rocking- chair fleet gained no particular information regarding the relative merits of the craft. This was due to an unfortunate incident that married the contest. The British craft were first to be sent away. The course chosen was one of the regulation courses of the Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club. To make it a little longer, an extra buoy was placed out on the Sound. This was explained to the yachtsmen. The four British craft sailed the right course. Not so the American boats. With the exception of Priscilla, all of the American yachts sailed the regular course and did not take into consideration the extra buoy. This mistake also happened in several of the other classes. Still it really did not matter. The weather was light and as a result the race was only a little better than a drifting match. Not that the day was as light as it was on Friday when the British six-meter boats raced on the other side of the Sound. Still it was a light weather race and light weather sailing is governed more or less by luck. Betty is the Winner. Among the British boats the winner today was Betty, Which is owned by George Haldenstien. Zenith, which was the winner on Friday, finished second today. Then came Echo, which belongs to Sir Thomas Glen-Coats. Lady Constance Baird’s Thistle was last. Her ladyship again sailed on the craft. The usual fleet of Seawanhaka craft also sailed today. In the Kitten class the winner was Scat, which is owned by A. D. Weeks 3d. Only three of the S boats sailed the right course and the winner was Ellen, the property of Ralph Ellis. A large fleet of Cold Harbor yachts took part in the regatta. They do not often sail outside their own home waters. The winner was Corisande, which is owned by F. Thomas. In the Fish Class the winner was Cockle, which belongs to Outerbridge and Harvey. The summary: BRITISH SIX-METER CRAFT - START 4:10 - COURSE 6 MILES. Finish Time. Yacht and Owner. H.M.S. Betty, G. Haldenstein 5:38:39 Zenith, J. L. Lewis 5:41:17 Echo, Sir Thomas Glen-Coats 5:41:22 Thistle, Lady Constance Baird 5:41:52 KITTEN CLASS - START 4:15 - COURSE 4 1/2 MILES. Scat, A. D. Weekes 2d 5:48:31 Scrappy Cat, P. G. Pennoyer 5:55:57 Cheshire, Bradford Warner 5:57:58 Bob Cat, Denise de Zerman 6:00:22 Kitticat, D. and T. Wekes 6:10:26 AMERICAN SIX-METER CRAFT - START 4:35 - COURSE 6 MILES. Priscilla, J. DeForest 6:06:07 Daily Hoe, R. Hanan 5:52:48 Paumonok, Seawanhaka Syndicate 5:55:31

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Question, G. W. Ford 5:55:40 Madcap, H. L. Maxwell 5:55:51 , C. H. Crane 5:56:38 Lea, J. F. Bermingham 5:56:57 Colleen, M. L. Maxwell 5:57:02 Iris, W. A. W. Stewart 5:58:22 - CLASS S - START 4:40. COURSE 6 MILES. Ellen, R. Ellis 6:16:22 Meg, Irving Cox 6:16:40 Sister, W. F. Carey 6:18:37 Perneb, F. Remington 6:02:50 Surinam, P. J. Roosevelt 6:04:21 Pandora, H. M. Curtis 6:05:26 Frolie, G. Willard 6:06:06 Pronto, D. Bacon 6:08:20 Saghaya, H. H. C. Smith 6:08:45 Tea Ticket, H. Clews 6:11:19 COLD SPRING HARBOR CLASS - START 4:45 - COURSE 6 MILES. Corisande, F. Thomas 6:22:42 Blue Moon, A. T. Klotz 6:26:05 Water Baby, Parker & Gilder 6:27:21 Active 6:28:01 Beak, O. James 6:28:41 Tern [?], D. Scott 6:29:02 No. 14 6:21:26 No. 5 6:22:24 Ha Ha, Holden and Norris 6:24:13 Cynthia, R. S. Lethingwell Disqualified Teal, Parker & Hornblower Did not finish FISH CLASS - START 4:50 - COURSE 6 MILES. Cockle, Outerbridge & Harver 6:24:08 Manatee, A. Strauus 6:24:22 Snapper, W. E. Roosevelt 6:24:33 Blue Fish, E. Putney 6:28:43” Notes: A regatta held prior to British-American Cup series. Images: JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 31 Aug 1924 A.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 31 Aug 1924 B.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 31 Aug 1924 C.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 31 Aug 1924 D.png

Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), Sun 31 Aug 1924, p.D5, c.1-2, 3-7: “INTERNATIONAL YACHTING APPEARS ON THE HORIZON Class and the Six Meter Yachtsmen Start Big Races This Week By Louis De Casanova. International yacht racing move into the spotlight tomorrow and until the middle of the month, it will hold the interest of the enthusiast in various sections of the metropolitan district. This year there are two separate international trophies up for competition in New York waters. The more important is the British-American International Six Meter Cup. The other is the International Star Championship Trophy. It is a peculiar thing that while the former is the older and more important prize, there are probably more people throughout the world interested in the Star Class series. The reason is plain. The Six Meter series is a match between the United States and Great Britain, while the Star Class is in every quarter of the globe and there will be entries for several different countries. The Star Class prize originally was offered two years ago. Its conditions call for races among representatives of the various fleets of the association. At the present time there are more Star boats in existence than there are of any one design class in the world. It is astonishing how many

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Star boats have been built. In fact, as an enthusiast once remarked, “the sun never sets on a Star boat.” Regardless of the fact that there have been boats from California, Canada, New Zealand and Australia and various other sections of the United States racing for the prize, the Cup always has remained in the possession of the Western Long Island Sound Fleet. Also, each year, it has been won by Taurus, the first Star boat ever built, a craft that was owned and sailed by W. L. Inslee of the Bayside Yacht Club. Things are going to be decidedly different this year. Taurus is no longer owned by Capt. Inslee. During the past winter the boat was sold to G. A. Corry, Manhasset Bay Yacht Club, sometimes called the “father of the Star Class.” Although it did well during the early part of the season, Taurus, now called Little Dipper, was outsailed in the latter part of the elimination series and was not chosen to represent the Western End of Long Island Sound Fleet. The honor fell to J. A. Robinson’s Little Bear. Capt. Inslee Decides To Stay in Star Class. There is still another twist in the situation that confronts the Star Class yachtsmen. When Captain Inslee sold Taurus he stated that he was done with Star Class racing for several seasons. He was anxious to try his hand with a larger yacht and had an eye on one of the Six Meter boats. Captain Inslee finally decided not to enter the Six Meter class and suddenly appeared in a new Star boat, but not on Long Island. The new craft was enrolled in the Gravesend Bay Fleet. It is called Sonny and belongs to Captain Inslee along with A. B. See of the Marine and Field Club. Throughout the summer Sonny has been winning consistently on the lower bay. Of course, Brooklyn yachtsmen hope that it will do equally as well in the championship series. Even the championship series is going to be a little bit different this season. There are to be five championship races. The first is to be sailed tomorrow morning in conjunction with the annual fall regatta of the Larchmont Yacht Club. This is something decidedly out of the ordinary. Never before has an international match been sailed along with a Long Island Sound - or, in fact, for that matter - any other regular fixture. Also, it is the first time that the Larchmont Club has managed one of the Star Class championship races. Other Clubs to Hold Star Class Regattas. The Knickerbocker Yacht Club also comes into the limelight for the first time this summer as the manager of one of the races. The organization is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week. It plans to run the race on Tuesday. On Wednesday the Bayside Yacht Club manages the series. Then the Port Washington Yacht Club is to take over the racing and look after the fourth championship regatta. That race is scheduled to be raced on Thursday. The series is to end on Friday, Sept. 5, with a race under the auspices of the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club. In passing, it might be mentioned that the races this summer are three weeks earlier than in former years. In the wake of the Star Class series come the races against Great Britain. These are under entirely different conditions. First it is a team race with four craft on each side. Also the winner will be the country that scores the greater number of points. The series is to start on Saturday, Sept. 6, off the Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club at Oyster Bay, the organization responsible for the match. There is a peculiar angle to the six meter races that places them in a class by themselves. Unlike any other trophy, the holder has to defend in the country of the challenger. In other words, Great Britain is the present holder of the cup. That is why she has sent a team here in the hopes of being able to successfully defend the prize. If History Repeats England Will Lose. If history repeats, Great Britain is doomed to lose the cup. It was shortly after the World War that the prize first appeared above the yachting horizon. The first race was held in British waters and the United States lost. Then came a race in American waters and Great Britain was beaten. Last year the United States sent a team abroad to defend the cup. Again Uncle Sam was beaten. That is why Great Britain is sailing here this autumn and also why yachtsmen believe the cup is going to remain in the United States. Many reasons could be advanced for the home boats always winning. In the main it is the question of home designers being able to plan craft more suitable for home conditions. Also, it is hard to get a yachtsman to build a craft suitable for racing in any but his home waters. As a rule, to win, Long

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Island Sound yachts must be light weather craft. In English waters, a heavy weather boat has the advantage. If light weather conditions rule on Long Island Sound next week, it is believed that the American team, made up of Lea, Heron, Paumonok and Dauphin, will score more than enough points to defeat the visiting , whose team is Echo, Thistle, Zenith and Betty. Should it blow on Long Island Sound next week, it would not be at all surprising to see Great Britain win. No Safe Way to Compare the Craft. Still this is all guess work. There is absolutely no way to compare the craft. The rule under which the boats are built is the one used in Great Britain, so American designers always work under a handicap. Still the fact that British designers should have an ace in the hole in building six-meter boats did not prove too much of a handicap for American designers to overcome two years ago. Nor should it be too much of a handicap for them to overcome this year. With the exception of Lea, the American team is a new one. Lea, which was designed by Henry J. Gielow for J. E. Bermingham, is taking part in her third international series. In the big races she will be sailed by Harry L. Maxwell and youngLouis Bermingham, son of the owner of the yacht. Captain Maxwell is one of the best yachtsmen on the Sound and should be able to get every bit of speed possible out of the craft. Heron was designed by Clinton H. Crane and is the property of the designer. Captain Crane is no longer a professional designer of yachts, although he still has a pretty hand for the turning out of a craft, judging by Heron. C. F. Havemeyer is sailing the yacht. What Hoyt Has Done For Six-Meter Racing. Paumonok, which is owned by a syndicate of Seawanhaka-Corinthian Y. C. members, is being sailed by C. Sherman Hoyt, a man who might rightly be called “the father of the Six-Meter class in this country.” He has done more to build up interest in this direction than any other yachtsman. In former races he sailed Lea for Mr. Bermingham. Dauphin, the fourth member of the team, was designed by William Gardner for J. Mitchell Hoyt and Harold Tobey. Although she arrived late in the spring, Dauphin at once began to show her worth. She is being sailed by Cornelius Shields, one of the younger generation of Long Island Sound skippers. Only two of the British team are new boats. They are Zenith, the property of J. Lauristan [sic] Lewis, and Echo, which is owned and was designed by Sir Thomas C. Glen Coats. Another of the visitors is owned by Lady Constance Bird [sic]. The boat is the Thistle. She is to be sailed by Granville Keele. Betty, the fourth of the quartet, is owned and sailed by George Haldenstein. Their speed is absolutely unknown to American yachtsmen.” Notes: Details of race series history, yachts and crew. Photographs. Images: JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 31 Aug 1924 (2) A.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 31 Aug 1924 (2) B.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 31 Aug 1924 (2) C.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 31 Aug 1924 (2) D.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 31 Aug 1924 (2) E.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 31 Aug 1924 (2) F.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 31 Aug 1924 (2) G.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 31 Aug 1924 (2) H.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 31 Aug 1924 (2) I.png

Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), Fri 5 Sep 1924, p.2A, c.6: “6 METER YACHTS AT OYSTER BAY FOR FIRST RACE Big Difference in British and American Craft That Will Meet Tomorrow. The Six-Meter Races. British Team (Defender). No. Name. Owner. K 8 Zenith J. L. Lewis K 14 Echo Sir Thomas Glen-Coats K 17 Thistle Lady Baird K 28 Betty G. E. Haidenstein American Team (Challenger). 12 Lea J. F. Birmingham 22 Heron C. H. & H. M. Crane 24 Paumonok Seawanhaka Syndicate Compiled by Andrew R. Deane Page 9 of 30 Updated Thursday, July 9, 2020

26 Dauphin H. Tobey & J. M. Hoyt

Dates - Sept. 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13. Course - 12 nautical miles, 3 miles to windward or leeward and return, or a triangle of 2 miles to each leg. Starting line - Off Center Island Buoy, near the mouth of Oyster Bay. Warning signal - 1:30 p.m. each day. Time limit - four hours. Scoring - In each race, the first yacht to finish will receive 8 1/4 points, the second 7 points, the third 6 points, and so on, the eighth yacht receiving 1 point for completing the course. A yacht that starts and does not finish or one that is disqualified will receive no points. The team scoring the greater number of points in each race will be the winner of that race. The team which first wins four races will be the winner of the match. (Special to The Eagle.) Oyster Bay, L. I., Sept. 5 - The yachts that are to sail for the British-American International Six Meter Cup are beginning to arrive off the anchorage of the Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club here today. They have all been at City Island, where they have been groomed, polished and rubbed for the big match. Nothing more can be done to put the craft into shape for the first race that is to start on Long Island Sound tomorrow. There is a decided difference in the craft that will represent the United States, the challenger, and Great Britain, the defender of the trophy. All of the British craft are painted white above the waterline and seemed slimmer and of more graceful lines than the American boats. They are narrower and have longer overhangs than the boats built here. Nevertheless, the British boats had some color about them, as Zenith has a wide green boot-top at the waterline with black paint on the underbody and keel - a marine paint that is not seen here. Betty was a study in black and white, also having the bright black on the underbody. Echo has a blue boot-top and green below the waterline, while Thistle was painted white above and below the waterline, except for the green stripe around the hull marking her line of flotation. A Colorful Quartet. Dauphin, Lea, Heron and Paumonok, the four American boats, are a colorful combination, each being painted a different color. Dauphin, the new Gardner-designed yacht, is painted a light-green on the topside; Lea is a light yellow; Heron a mahogany color and Paumonok, the Seawanhaka syndicate candidate, is a dark yellow or marigold color. Lea is a member of her third international team and s truly a notable racing craft. She first raced against the British in September, 1922, when they last came to this side and were defeated by the American four. Last year Lea was taken to the other side with the American team that was beaten on the Solent and later raced on the Clyde, being sailed during two seasons by C. Sherman Hoyt, who will sail Paumonok in the present series. Harry L. Maxwell will be at Lea’s helm. Gielow Designed Craft. Both Lea and Paumonok were designed by Henry Gielow & Co. of New York. Paumonok is very full aft and has heavier ends than Lea. Both are considered rather extreme and homely types, but are remarkable racing craft. Paumonok was built this year at Lawley’s and her strange name is said to be Indian for Long Island. This would be an appropriate name, as Paumonok is owned by a syndicate of members of the Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club. Percy S. Weeks, chairman of the race committee of the Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club, asked The Eagle today to publish the following notice: “Owners of yachts and power boats who intend following the races beginning Saturday afternoon, Sept. 6, off Oyster Bay, are particularly requested to give the competing yachts plenty of sea room. The wash from motor vessels carries a long distance and even a comparatively small motorboat will break the wind somewhat, so keep well away and to leeward.”” Notes: Detailed description of participating yachts and course. Images: JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 5 Sep 1924 A.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 5 Sep 1924 B.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 5 Sep 1924 C.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 5 Sep 1924 D.png

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Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), Sun 7 Sep 1924, p.2D, c.6: “BRITISH YACHTS TAKE THE FIRST RACE FOR 6-METER CUP Strong Breeze Helps Defenders, Who Roll Up 19 to 17 Point Victory on Sound. By Louis De Casanova. Oyster Bay, L.I., Sept. 6 - Great Britain won the first race of the International Six Meter Series off here today. The defender of the trophy - and, by a peculiar condition in the deed of gift, the defender always has to sail in the challenger’s country - rolled up 19 to 17 points scored by the United States. The victory was more or less expected by American yachtsmen this morning. Weather conditions were ideal for the British craft. Throughout the day the breeze was fresh, and with more than strength enough to bury ice rails in true racing style, British yachts like such weather, and they proved it by winning a hard-fought struggle. Individual honors went to Betty, the property go G. E. Haldenstein, one of the visiting craft. The yacht led at every , winning by 1 minute and 16 seconds from Paumonok, a boat owned by a Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club syndicate, the organization which is managing the series. Four yachts made up each team. At the finish the British craft were in first, third, fifth and eighth places. In their respective order they were: Betty, Zenith, Echo and Thistle. The American boats crossed in the second, fourth, sixth and seventh positions. The order in which they crossed was: Paumonok, Heron, Lea and Dauphin. The last-named craft was fortunate in being able to reach seventh place, as she had been trailing the fleet until within a few hundred yards of the finish, when she moved ahead of the Thistle, after an exciting luffing match. It was believed tonight that Great Britain has an excellent chance of winning again on Monday. The course will be a triangular one, and judging by the work of the craft today the running and reaching of a triangular course should help the defender. Splendid Racing Day. Weather conditions for the racing of small craft were almost perfect when the regatta committee of the Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club, made up of Percy S. Weeks, chairman; Horace E. Boucher, Theodore F. Humphrey and Ray D. Bowers, aboard Rear Commodore H. S. Plant’s Thelma, established the starting line off Center Island Buoy. The wind was west-northwest and of about 13 knots. The sea was choppy with her [sic] and there a feathery touch of water cresting the tiny waves. The first leg was on the wind. The eight boats made a prety [sic] start, all crossing almost on the whistle. As is usual in , the fleet soon split up into pairs, each consisting of an American and a British boat. All the pairs soon were on different tacks, some standing toward the Connecticut and others toward the Long Island shore. Harry L. Maxwell, who was sailing Lea, and C. F. Havermeyer, the skipper of Heron, elected to go over on the port tack and stand over toward the Connecticut shore. Paumonok, in the hands of C. Sherman Hoyt, kept close to the Long Island shore, while C. Shields, the youthful skipper of Dauphin, elected to race in the center of the Sound. As the yachts beat down on the first mark, there was no possible way to tell which had the advantage, although it appeared to the gallery that followed aboard a fleet that numbered more than 100 yachts, that the boats with went over to the Connecticut side of the Sound had the advantage. Betty Leads at First Mark. When the craft finally reached the mark it was discovered that Captain Hoyt’s plan was the best, as he led the American fleet. Still the first boat to turn was Betty, which was clocked unofficially at 2:18:55. Then came Paumonok at 2:19:56, Lea at 2:22:05, Zenith at 2:22:50, Echo at 2:22:50, Thistle at 2:23:05, Heron at 2:23:08 and Dauphin at 2:23:12. Around the marks all the yachts set spinnakers to port for the run to the end of the first round. Going down the wind the British craft did by far the better work. Not only did Betty hold the honor position, but she increased her advantage by 24 seconds, unofficial time. The surprising part of the run was the work done by Zenith and Thistle. Both of these boats outfitted the American fleet and moved up into third and fourth positions, respectively. The times taken, unofficially, at the end of the first round are as follows: Betty, 2:48:18; Paumonok, 2:49:43; Zenth [sic], 2:51:58; Thistle, 2:52:17; Lea, 2:52:41; Echo, 2:53:01; Heron, 2:53:15, and Dauphin, 2:53:40. Compiled by Andrew R. Deane Page 11 of 30 Updated Thursday, July 9, 2020

At the end of the first round things looked rather bad for the American challengers. The wind kept holding true and steady, increasing to about 15 knots. of courhe [sic] the heavier wind helped the British craft. Regardless of the fact, the American boats did their best work on the second heat. Paumonok managed to cut down Betty’s advantage to 13 seconds, although the British craft still was leading the fleet at the weather mark. Heron and Lea both moved up, the former going from seventh to fourth place. Thistle, one of the British yachts, dropped back into the place held by Heron at the end of the first round. Times at Second Mark. The times at the second weather mark are as follows: Betty, 3:29:40; Paumonok, 3:30:48; Zenith, 3:32:04; Heron, 3:33:14; Lea, 3:33:42; Echo, 3:33:50; Thistle, 3:34:27, and Dauphin, 3:34:44. The most interesting fighting of the day was seen in the second run down the wind. The British skippers each picked out an American and closely watched that boat. As a result there were several …[?]… luffing matches as the yachts came down …[?]… of the leaders was not changed, Betty holding her advantage until the end, although Paumonok managed again to cut down the lead. There was a change among the following craft, due principally to the luffing matches. Near the finish the British yacht Echo moved ahead of Lea and Dauphin, which had been trailing the fleet throughout the afternoon, went into seventh place. In this order the craft finished. The summary: INTERNATIONAL SIX METER CONEST - FIRST RACE - COURSE - FIVE MILES TO WINDWARD AND RETURN, SAILED TWICE - START 1:46 P.M. BRITISH TEAM 1. Betty, G. E. Haldenstein… 2:21:28 H.M.S. 8 Points 3. Zenith, J. L. Lewis… 2:22:57 6 Points 5. Echo, Sir Thomas Glen-Coats… 2:23:57 4 Points 8. Thistle, Lady Baird… 2:27:11 1 Point Total 19 Points AMERICAN TEAM 2. Paumonok, Seawanhaka Syndicate… 2:22:44 7 Points 4. Heron, C. H. & H. M. Crane… 2:23:41 5 Points 6. Lea, J. F. Bermingham… 2:25:29 3 Points 7. Dauphin, Tobey & Hoyt… 2:26:53 2 Points Total 17 Points” Notes: Detailed description of first race. Images: JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 7 Sep 1924 A.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 7 Sep 1924 B.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 7 Sep 1924 C.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 7 Sep 1924 D.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 7 Sep 1924 E.png

Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), Mon 8 Sep 1924, p.A3, c.6: “YANKEE SAILORS MUST WATCH STEP IN 6-METER RACE Continued Heavy Weather May Allow Great Britain to Successfully Defend Cup. By Louis De Casanova. Oyster Bay, L.I., Sept. 8 - American yachtsman at Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club are not particularly cheerful over the outlook for the International Six Meter series that is to be resumed off here today. The 19 to 17 victory scored by Great Britain in the first race on Saturday furnished considerable food for thought. Not that the victory was entirely unexpected. The weather conditions were ideal for the British craft and if they had not won it indeed would have been surprising. Still a study of the race showed several other things beside the fact that the visitors - who are the defenders of the cup - are splendid heavy weather craft. It also showed that running - and in all probabilities while reaching - the British craft are equal, if not better than the American boats. The first leg on Saturday was a beat to windward. In this point of sailing it is believed that the American craft are at their best. Regardless of the fact, Betty, one of the visitors, led the fleet by 1 minute and 1 second at the weather mark. This is all the more surprising because at the start the American craft had their opponents nicely under their lees. Of course it was the stiff breeze that

Compiled by Andrew R. Deane Page 12 of 30 Updated Thursday, July 9, 2020 enabled the British craft to show to such good advantage on a point of sailing that favored the American boats. Down the wind with spinnakers set to port, the visitors showed their true worth. Betty increased her advantage by 23 seconds. While that in itself is interesting, it hardly compares with the fact that both Zenith and Thistle, two other British boats, moved up into third and fourth position, respectively, each showing a clean pair of heels to the American craft. Same on Second Round. In the second thrash and run, the yachts acted in practically the same way, the American boats in the main doing better while on the wind, while the British craft showed more power while off the wind. The advantage in each case was so pronounced that it is reasonably safe to assume that the challengers - that is the American craft - must have windward work to win, while the defenders want running and reaching to come out on top. If such a condition is true, Great Britain should again win today. According to the conditions, the second race must be around a triangle. That means - of course, providing that the wind holds true - that only one-third of the race will be a beat. Remember, that on Saturday one-half of the race was windward work - and yet, Great Britain won. As things are today, England certainly ought to chalk up another victory. Under the new conditions that govern the series a double victory would mean a lot to Great Britain. In the series two years ago five races were sailed and the total number of points counted in deciding the possession of the trophy. In other words, if the present series were sailed under the conditions that governed the 1922 race, Great Britain would only be 2 points ahead of the United States, instead of one full race to the good. Incidentally, a team has to win four races to take the cup this year. If one cares to continue and remember other yacht races, there is the last America’s Cup contest that could be brought into the picture, and give a little joy to the American sailors. Lipton won the first two races in the last cup race, but still the trophy is here. Races Are Different. But America’s Cup and Six Meter racing are yachts of a different color. No one who knew racing really worried over the fact that Lipton had taken the first two races. All knew that luck played an important part in both of the races and that luck could not favor Lipton forever. Given a true sailed race, IV was no match for the American craft. Now the Six Meter proposition is a different matter. Everything is in favor of Great Britain. The Six Meter class is an English division, designed under the international rule. Naturally, British designers have a better working knowledge of the rule. Therefore the challengers can take no chances. Again, there was no fluke in Saturday’s race. Not only did the wind hold true and steady, but the contest was well sailed, and Great Britain won because she had the better boats for the conditions that ruled on Saturday. And if those comparatively heavy weather conditions do not change before today’s race starts, the visitors will be a favorite - particularly on account of the triangular course. Under the circumstances Yankee yachtsmen have got to watch their step or they will not win the cup and Great Britain will have to come here next year to again defend the trophy. Weather conditions are decidedly light this morning, and this should greatly help the American craft, regardless of the triangular course.” Notes: Images: JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 8 Sep 1924 A.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 8 Sep 1924 B.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 8 Sep 1924 C.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 8 Sep 1924 D.png

Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), Tue 9 Sep 1924, p.2A, c.7: “6-METER CRAFT GO TO THE LINE FOR THE THIRD RACE United States and England Move Along at Even Clip for International Cup. (Special to The Eagle.) Oyster Bay, L.I., Sept. 9 - This is the third day of the International Six Meter series, and the representatives of Great Britain and the United States will go out to the starting line, each with one race safely put away in its locker. Great Britain won the first race on Saturday. Yesterday the United States moved up to the front, taking the second contest by 17 [?] to 16 1/2 [?] points. Compiled by Andrew R. Deane Page 13 of 30 Updated Thursday, July 9, 2020

The race today is to cover a windward and leeward course. This should aid the American team, as practically all of the Yankee craft are best while on the wind. As one-half of the course will be a beat, it is expected that the challengers - which are the American craft - will more than be able to hold their own with the defenders from across the seas. A change was announced in the program today. Originally it was planned to have no race tomorrow. This was done so that the yachtsmen could see at least one of the international polo games. Owing to the postponement in the polo series there is to be no game tomorrow, the first game being played today and the second on Saturday. As a result the race committee here has ordered a contest to be sailed tomorrow. This is being done, as it is hoped that either one or the other team will win four races before Saturday, and so end the series. If such a thing should happen the yachtsmen can see the second polo game. If either team has scored four wins then the committee plans to call off Saturday’s race, putting the yacht series over until Monday. Race Sailed in Light Breeze. The race yesterday was sailed in a southwest breeze that never was more than ten knots in strength. It was the usual Long Island Sound day, and as the American craft were built for such conditions the result was more or less expected, regardless of the fact that the course, which was a triangular one, favored the British defenders of the trophy. The triangular course possibly explains the fact that the winning boat was Zenith, one of the British team, which finished 13 seconds ahead of Dauphin, the American boat, owned by Harold Tobey and J. M. Hoyt, and sailed by Cornelius Shields of the Larchmont Yacht Club. Not that Zenith led throughout. At the end of the first round the positions were reversed and Dauphin led the fleet. There is a possibility that the result might have been different had it not been for Echo, which is owned by Sir Thomas Glen-Coats. On the second round the yacht fouled a mark and withdrew. It was a costly foul, as it threw the craft out of the point column. At the end of the first round Echo was in sixth place. Had she retained her position at the finish Great Britain might have won. When the race committee of the Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club established the starting line the sky was overcast and only the lightest of breezes was blowing. The morning hours saw little or no wind, although every indication pointed to a squall. Instead of a squall the usual summer breeze came in from the old southwest, and the craft were sent away at the scheduled starting hour. A summary of the race follows: INTERNATIONAL SIX-METER SERIES SECOND RACE - TWICE AROUND A SIX-MILE TRIANGLE - Start 1:16. American Team. Pos. Yacht and Owner Finish Time Pts 2. Dauphin, Tobey and Hoyt… 3:22:43 7 4. Paumonok, Seawanhaka Syndicate… 3:24:115 5. Lea, J. F. Bermingham… 3:24:37 4 6. Heron, C. H. & H. M. Crane… 3:25:18 3 Total… 19

British Team 1. Zenith, J. L. Lewis… 3:22:32 8 1/4 3. Betty, G. H. Haldenstein… 3:22:44 6 7. Thistle, Lady Baird… 3:25:44 2 Echo, Sir Thomas Glen-Coats Did not finish Total… 16 1/4” Notes: Details of second race; more details of sailors, etc. Images: JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 9 Sep 1924 A.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 9 Sep 1924 B.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 9 Sep 1924 C.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 9 Sep 1924 D.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 9 Sep 1924 E.png

Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), Wed 10 Sep 1924, p.2A, c.6: “UNITED STATES HAS A ONE LEG LEAD IN SERIES Switching of Dates and Accidents May Allow Yachtsmen to See Polo Today.

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Oyster Bay, L.I., Sept. 10 - There seems to be little chance of an international six meter race being sailed off here today. Lady Baird’s Thistle, which lost her mast in yesterday’s blow, is still without a stick and although work is being rushed to put the craft in shape, it hardly seems possible that the boat will be ready at the scheduled starting hour. Still, one never can tell, and there is always a possibility that a contest may be sailed. If there is no race things will move along lines laid down in the original plan. When the dates were first announced, today was left open so that the Corinthians could go to the international polo matches. Then along came the postponement of the polo game last Saturday, and the announcement that there would be no galloping match today. When that announcement was made by the Polo Association, the yachtsmen changed their dates and announced that there would be a race today. Yesterday’s accident to both Thistle and Betty, of course, put another complexion on the situation and the race was tentatively called off last night. Also, yesterday’s postponement until today of the polo match has swung things around in a fine way for the yachtsmen. They now can follow their original plan and see one of the polo games today. The only fly in the ointment is the fact that most of the yachtsmen have tickets for the second polo game which was originally scheduled for today. Those tickets are only good for the match at the present time scheduled to be played next Saturday. But that is not worrying the yachtsmen. They feel that they can dig up tickets somewhere today and that the series may be ended before Saturday. United States Leading. At the present time United States is one up on Great Britain in the six meter series. The winning of yesterday’s race is responsible. Incidentally the victory was somewhat surprising because it generally was believed that Great Britain would do the better work when it came to a bit of a blow. And it certainly blew yesterday. It reminded on of the day, during the last America’s Cup race, when the regatta committee of the decided it was too dangerous to send Shamrock IV and out to sea. Still, regardless of the wind, America won by 19 to 16 1/4 points. There was a good 30-knot breeze blowing when the race committee of the Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club established the starting line off the entrance of Oyster Bay. The wind was from the southwest and brought with it one of the worst squalls of the summer. It was no day to race little yachts and all on the craft that gathered near the line to see the start thought that the Americans were in for another trimming. The course was to windward and return, each leg being three miles long. As the course was sailed twice, the yachts had their usual 12-mile race. It was a pretty start, with all the boats poking their noses into the white capped waves in a way that bought joy to the hearts of all the yachtsmen. Still it was ugly weather, damp, cold, and everything that a good yachting day should not be. Heron Moves Ahead. On the first beat to windward, Heron, one of the American boats, moved out ahead and had opened up a comfortable lead at the weather mark. The next craft was Echo, the British boat that withdrew from the race on Monday. Then came Lea, Paumonok and Dauphin, all American boats, proving that regardless of the weather the British craft cannot point like the Yankee boats. The times taken at the weather mark are as follows: Heron (U.S.), 2:24:00; Echo, (G.B.), 2:24:38; Lea (U.S.), 2:25:49; Paumonok (U.S.), 2:26:40; Dauphin (U.S.), 2:27:20; Betty (G.B.), 2:27:35; Thistle (G.B.), 2:27:46; Zenith (G.B.), 2:29:25. It was the same old story on the run home. The British boats outfooted the American craft and Echo moved into first position, with Heron dropping back into second place. There were also other changes on the run, as is shown by the following times, taken at the end of the round: Echo (G.B.), 2:45:51; Heron (U.S.), 2:45:59; Paumonok (U.S.), 2:48:34; Thistle (G.B.), 2:48:49; Betty (G.B.), 2:49:39; Dauphin (U.S.), 2:50:13; Zenith (G.B.), 2:52:30; Lea (G.B.), 2:56:19. It was on the second beat to windward that Thistle lost her mast. Again on the beat, the American boats moved ahead and at the mark Heron had taken her old position as leader of the fleet, with Echo dropping back into second place. The times taken were: Heron (U.S.), 3:35:00; Echo (G.B.), 3:35:26; Paumonok (U.S.), 3:39:00; Zenith (G.B.), 3:41:30; Lea (U.S.), 3:42:30; Dauphin (U.S.), 3:44:25; Thistle (G.B.), dismasted; Betty (G.B.), not timed. Echo Runs Well.

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It is astonishing how running down the wind Echo was able to outfoot the balance of the fleet. She was the first to cross the finish line, with Heron again in second place. Regardless of the victory scored by Echo, United States had more than enough points to win. The summary: THIRD INTERNATIONAL SIX-METER RACE - COURSE 2 MILES TO WINDWARD AND RETURN - SAILED TWICE - START 1:40. British Team Finish Time Position - Yacht and Owner. H.M.S. Pts. 1. Echo, Sir Thomas Glen-Coats… 3:58:17 8 1/4 3. Zenith, J. L. Lewis… 4:03:27 6 7. Betty, G. H. Haldinstein… Not taken 2 - Thistle, Lady Baird… Dismasted Total… 16 1/4 American Team 2. Heron, C. H. and H. M. Crane… 3:58:55 7 4. Paumonok, Seawanhaka Syndicate… 4:04:38 5 5. Dauphin, Tobey and Hoyt… 4:05:42 4 6. Lea, J. F. Bermingham… 4:16:45 2 Total… 18 ____ YACHT RACE IS OFF. Oyster Bay, L.I., Sept. 10 - At about noon word was received from City Island, where both Betty and Thistle had gone for repairs, that it would be impossible to put the craft into shape to race today. The fourth race, therefore, has been postponed until tomorrow. As word has been received that the polo match also has been postponed until tomorrow, the yachtsmen find themselves without a thing to do.” Notes: Details of third race Images: JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 10 Sep 1924 A.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 10 Sep 1924 B.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 10 Sep 1924 C.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 10 Sep 1924 D.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 10 Sep 1924 E.png

Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), Fri 12 Sep 1924, p.4A, c.4: “LITTLE TO PICK BETWEEN THOSE 6-METER TEAMS Great Britain and United States Start Fifth Race Today Tied at Two All. (Special to The Eagle.) Oyster Bay, L.I., Sept. 12 - There is no questioning the fact that the present series for the British- American International Six Meter Cup is one of the most interesting ever staged by the yachtsmen of the United States. At the present moment Great Britain, the defender, and the United States, the challenger, are tied with two wins apiece. The fifth race will be sailed today, and if it runs according to the Grand ld Dope, the United States should win. The statement is made because the course is going to be either to windward or to leeward and return - one that is ideally suited to the sailing qualities of the American craft. The series has proven conclusively that the American boats cannot run or reach like the British craft. When it comes to beating, the British yachts cannot compare with the American boats. Yesterday was an excellent example. The course was a triangular one made up of a beat and two reaches. With two-thirds of the course reaching, it is no wonder that the British boats came out ahead. Still Great Britain only won by 19 1/4 to 17 points. In fact, each victory has only been by a small margin. The new method of scoring is meeting with the approval of all the yachtsmen who are gathered at the Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club, under whose auspices the race is being run. In former years a given number of races were sailed and the total number of points in all the races were added to find the number of points scored by a team in the series. Conditions Different This Year. This year each race is a separate proposition. This has been done as it was found that one country could roll up so many points in the first two races that it would be impossible for that country to Compiled by Andrew R. Deane Page 16 of 30 Updated Thursday, July 9, 2020 lose, providing its representatives simply finished in the remainder of the series. In other words, the old method took a great deal of the interest away from the final races. This was particularly noticeable in the series two years ago. It is also interesting to note that had the present method of scoring been used two years ago Great Britain would have won. The American team was fortunate, inasmuch as it rolled up such a large total in the first race that it held the advantage regardless of the fact that Great Britain won the greater number of races in the series. But talking of former races is not particularly interesting today. There is more than enough to talk about regarding the present series. Also the race sailed yesterday was a remarkable contest. It was sailed in a fresh wind of about 12 knots which held true and steady throughout. As it came, the race was made up of a beat and two broad reaches. The course was sailed twice, giving the craft a brush of 12 nautical miles. The winning yacht was Betty, the property of G. E. Haldinstein, one of the British team. Barring the first windward mark, Betty was always in first position. At the first weather mark Heron, one of the American team, led, with Betty second. It was on the second leg that Betty moved ahead, and from then on the two craft kept about the same relative position. Little Change in Series. As is usual in a triangular race, there was very little change in the order of craft after the first windward mark was reached. At that time Heron was leading, with Betty second. Then came Dauphin, Lea, Thistle, Zenith, Paumonok and Echo. On the reaches that followed several of the British craft moved up and at the end of the first round the times were as follows: Betty, 2:47:10; Heron, 2:48:16; Dauphin, 2:48:37; Zenith, 2:48:51; Lea, 2:49:05; Thistle, 2:49:21; Paumonok, 2:51:13; Echo, 2:52:51. At the end of the first round the American team was leading by 19 to 17 1/4 points. But on the second round Zenith went ahead of Dauphin and Echo ahead of Paumonok and Thistle. The moving up of the two British boats was enough to give the defenders the race. The summary: FOURTH INTERNATIONAL RACE - COURSE 6-MILE TRIANGLE, SAILED TWICE - START 1:40. British Team. Fin. Time. Pos. Yacht and Owner. H.M.S. Points. 1. Betty, G. E. Haldinstein 3:51:45 8 1/4 3. Zenith, J. L. Lewis… 3:53:14 6 6. Echo, Sir Thomas Glen-Coats 3:56:12 3 7. Thistle, Lady Baird… 3:57:54 2 Total… 19 1/4 American Team. Fin. Time. Pos. Yacht and Owner. H.M.S. Points. 2. Heron, C. H. and H. M. Crane 3:52:59 7 4. Dauphin, Tobey & Hoyt 3:54:18 5 5. Lea, J. F. Bermingham… 3:55:12 4 8. Paumonok, Seawanhaka Syndicate 3:58:10 1 Total… 17” Notes: Details of fourth race. Images: JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 12 Sep 1924 A.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 12 Sep 1924 B.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 12 Sep 1924 C.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 12 Sep 1924 D.png

Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), Sat 13 Sep 1924, p.11, c.1: “AMERICAN CRAFT NOW FAVORITES FOR YACHT RACE Win Today for Uncle Sam Will Keep International Six Meter Cup Here. (Special to The Eagle.) Oyster Bay, L.I., Sept. 13 - If the United States is the winner today of the six-meter race off here the British-American Cup will remain in the United States. As the craft make ready to start for the line the American team is leading by a score of 3 to 2. Only one more race is needed, and although Compiled by Andrew R. Deane Page 17 of 30 Updated Thursday, July 9, 2020 today’s contest is going to be over a triangular course there is more or less confidence that the Americans - who are the challengers - are going to win. Even if the United States is beaten today the challengers still have an edge on the British four. In case of a tie the race on Monday will be to windward or leeward and return. That is the course that best suits the Yankee boats. Therefore one might say that the home yachts are playing the game with the well-known ace in the hole. There is a suspicion that there may be a little bit of trouble out on the Sound today. In addition to the international series the Indian Harbor Yacht Club of Greenwich is holding its annual fall regatta. Infortunately [sic], the courses of both clubs are practically the same, and although the Indian Harbor yachtsmen undoubtedly will give way to the international racers there is always a possibility of interference. Race a Splendid One. It would be a pity, as all hands are hoping that today’s race will be as interesting as the one sailed yesterday, which America won by 20 to 16 1/4 score. The race was to windward and return. The breeze was south southwest and not particularly strong when the race committee of the Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club put out on Long Island to establish the starting line. As the wind came it was necessary for the committee to cross the Sound toward the Connecticut shore so that the first leg would be the usual beat. The starting line was established off Stamford, Conn. The first leg was a beat to a mark a little to the westward off Seawanhaka Harbor. The leg was three nautical miles. As the course was sailed twice the race was 12 nautical miles. The contest was one of the most interesting ever sailed on the Sound. The position of the yachts were [sic] constantly changing. Also, the winner was in doubt until the final seconds of the race. According to the race committee the first craft home was Zenith, the property of J. L. Lewis, one of the British craft. The victory scored by Zenith will long be remembered by the gallery that watched the race from the afterdeck of many a palatial power and steam yacht. Coming down the wind on the final leg Dauphin, an American craft, was leading with Zenith only a few feet astern. As they neared the line it looked as though the United States was going to win. Then Zenith got a breath of air that, aided by a lift in the waves, sent the British craft across the finish line less than a second ahead of the American craft. The figures show that Zenith won by a second. The fact still remains that it was almost a dead heat. The story of the race is most interesting. In the first beat to windward Lea, an American craft, led the fleet. Then came Dauphin. The first British boat was Zenith, which was in third position. On the run that followed the position of the craft was unaltered, and at the end of the first round the times taken were: Lea 3:12:22, Dauphin 3:13:00, Zenith 3:13:26, Betty 3:14:50, Heron 3:16:18, Paumonok 3:18:45, Thistle 3:19:35, Echo 3:28:47. On the second beat to windword [sic] there was a decided change in the position of the craft. Dauphin moved into first place and Zenith was in second birth. Then came Lea, followed by Heron. It was on the second run that Zenith took the lead at the finish and won. There will be another race tomorrow. The summary: Fifth International Race for the British-American Six-meter Cup. Course, to Windward and Return - Six Miles. Sailed Twice - Start 1:55. AMERICAN TEAM. Pos. Yacht. Owner. H.M.S. Pts. 2. Dauphin, Tobey & Hoyt 4:16:10 7 3. Lea, J. F. Bermingham 4:19:02 6 5. Heron, C. H. & H. M. Crane 4:20:03 4 6. Paumonok, Seawanhaka Syn. 4:22:53 3 Total… 20 BRITISH TEAM. 1. Zenith, J. L. Lewis 4:16:09 8 1/4 4. Betty, G. E. Haldinstein 4:19:25 5 7. Thistle, Lady Baird 4:24:25 2 Compiled by Andrew R. Deane Page 18 of 30 Updated Thursday, July 9, 2020

8. Echo, Sir Thomas Glen-Coats 4:34:25 1 Total… 16 1/4” Notes: Details of Fifth Race. Images: JLL (1864) 13 Sep 1924 A.png; JLL (1864) 13 Sep 1924 B.png; JLL (1864) 13 Sep 1924 C.png; JLL (1864) 13 Sep 1924 D.png

Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), Sun 14 Sep 1924, p.2D, c.7-8: “United States Wins Six Meter Cup, but Protest May Change Sixth Race By Louis De Casanova. Oyster Bay, L.I., Sept 13 - With three of the yachts crossing the finish line flying a protest flag, the sixth race for the British-American International Six Meter Cup finished in a most unsatisfactory manner today. Not taking the protests into consideration, the winner is the American team, which scored 19 1/4 to 17 points. As it was the fourth victory to be scored by the United States, the challengers have won the trophy if the protests do not alter the standing of the craft. One protest already has been settled. Or, to be exact, J. F. Bermingham’s Lea, which finished with the ed flag flying, has decided to make no protest. The other two boats are Dauphin, which is owned by Harold Tobey and J. M. Hoyt, one of the American team, and Betty, the property of G. E. Haldinstein, a British craft. The first protest flag to be flown appeared as the craft were on the first windward leg of the race. It was the old question f the right of way while on the starboard and port tack. Dauphin was the yacht that did the protesting, claiming that she had been fouled by Betty. Later, while the yachts were bunched at a mark, Betty took a hand in the protesting and claimed that Dauphin had not given her room. If the protest goes against the American craft, Great Britain will have won the race. This would mean that there will have to be sailed another contest on Monday, as the two teams would be tied at three races each. As there is bound to be under such conditions, there is considerable talk around the Seawanhaka clubhouse tonight. The committee is to meet but it is doubtful if it will reach a decision until exceedingly late this evening. ___ Triangular Course Sailed By Yachts. The race today was sailed over a triangular course, each leg being two nautical miles. As the course was covered twice, the yachtsmen had their usual 12-mile brush. There was a decided change in the starting line. The Indian Harbor Yacht Club was holding its annual fall regatta on Long Island Sound, over almost the course that has been used all week by the international boats. So as not to conflict, the race committee of the Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club moved the starting line to the eastward and established it off Eaton’s Point, near the mouth of Huntington Harbor. The changing of the starting line enabled the committee to plot out a triangle that did not interfere with the Indian Harbor fleet. The wind was south-southwest at the start, and of about eight knots. Although it held fairly steady, the breeze backed into the southward just prior to the starting of the second round. The changing of the breeze ruined the first leg, which was a beat, making the second round practically a merry-go-round. The race was by no means as thrilling or exciting as some of the contests decided earlier in the week. The craft all made a pretty start, going on the wind for a beat to the first mark. The eight managed to hang fairly well together. As has been noticed in each race, one of the British boats soon pulled away from the balance of the fleet. Today it was Zenith, the property of J. L. Lewis, which opened up considerable water before the craft reached the weather mark. Zenith was clocked as she turned the mark at 2:25:30. Then came the American boat, Dauphin, at 2:26:33. The times of the others were: Paumonok (U.S.), 2:26:34; Thistle (G.B.), 2:27:01; Lea (U.S.), 2:27:07; Betty (G.B.), 2:27:47; Heron (U.S.), 2:28:05, and Echo (G.B.), 2:29:57. ___ American Yachts Cover British Boats. As the yachts started on the first reach it was seen that, with the exception of Zenith, which had clear water, each American craft was covering a British boat. A point total at the end of the leg showed that United States was leading by 19 to 17 1/4 points. Compiled by Andrew R. Deane Page 19 of 30 Updated Thursday, July 9, 2020

Regardless of the fact that the British craft have been doing the better work while reaching, there was a decided change in the position of the boats at the second mark, and the change showed that the home yachts were outsailing the British craft. Dauphin moved into first place and Zenith dropped back to fourth position, being also passed by Thistle and by Paumonok. The times at the mark were: Dauphin (U.S.), 2:45:40; Thistle (G.B.), 2:46:45; Paumonok (U.S.), 2:46:50; Zenith (G.B.), 2:47:02; Lea (U.S.), 2:47:27; Betty (G.B.), 2:48:18; Heron (U.S.), 2:48:57; Echo (G.B.), 2:49:18. The changing in the position put the United States still farther ahead, the point score being United States 20 1/4 to 16 points. ___ America Leading At End of Round. There was no change in the position of the craft on the second reach which brought the boats to the finish line at the end of the first round, although there was a little change in the times between the craft, as they started on what ought to have been their second beat to windward. The clock showed that the racers finished the race as follows: Dauphin (U.S.), 3:00:37; Thistle (G.B.), 3:01:38; Paumonok (U.S.), 3:02:05; Zenith (G.B.), 3:02:12; Lea (U.S.), 3:02:45; Betty (G.B.), 3:03:09; Heron (U.S.), 3:03:46; Echo (G.B.), 3:04:09. In the second beat to windward - which really was only a short hitch and a long leg - Zenith again moved up and was in third position at the weather mark, Paumonok dropping back to fourth place. The balance of the fleet remained in their former berths. The moving up of Zenith, cut down America’s advantage, the point score reading United States 19 1/4; Great Britain 17. The times at the weather mark are as follows: Dauphin (U.S.), 3:22:51; Thistle (G.B.), 3:23:55; Zenith (G.B.), 3:24:26; Paumonok (U.S.), 3:25:00; Lea (U.S.), 3:25:25; Betty (G.B.), 3:25:55; Heron (U.S.), 3:27:16; Echo (G.B.), 3:28:15. ___ Now Comes a Merry-go-round. The reach that followed the second mark of the second round saw no change in the order of the boats. As the yachts started on the last leg the times were: Dauphin (U.S.), 3:41:40; Thistle (G.B.), 3:42:33; Zenith (G.B.), 3:42:55; Paumonok (U.S.), 3:43:35; Lea (U.S.), 3:44:25; Betty (G.B.), 3:44:45; Heron (U.S.), 3:45:38; Echo (G.B.), 3:46:35. The last leg also saw no change in the position of the craft. SXTH INTERNATIONAL SIX-METER RACE - COURSE TWICE AROUND A SIX-MILE TRIANGLE - START 1:55. AMERICAN TEAM. 1 - Dauphin, Tobey and Hoyt 3:56:20 8 1/4 4 - Paumonok, Seawanahaka Syndicate 3:58:10 5 5 - Lea, J. F. Bermingham 3:55:45 4 7 - Heron, C. H. & H. M. Crane 3:55:54 2 Total 19 1/4 BRITISH TEAM. 2 - Thistle, Lady Baird 3:56:41 7 3 - Zenith, J. L. Lewis 3:57:05 6 6 - Betty, Ge. E. Haldinstein 3:55:30 2 8 - Echo, Sir Thomas Glen-Coats 4:00:43 1 Total 17” Notes: Details of sixth race. Images: JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 14 Sep 1924 A.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 14 Sep 1924 B.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 14 Sep 1924 C.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 14 Sep 1924 D.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 14 Sep 1924 E.png;

Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), Mon 15 Sep 1924, p.2A, c.3: “6-METER YACHTS WILL HAVE ONE MORE RACE TODAY Sportsmanlike Move by Owners of Dauphin Gives England Another Chance. By Louis De Casanova. Oyster Bay, L.I., Sept. 15 - What promises to be the most important international yacht race ever sailed in American waters is scheduled to start off here today. It will be the seventh race in the Compiled by Andrew R. Deane Page 20 of 30 Updated Thursday, July 9, 2020 present series for the British-American International Six-meter Cup. At the present time both Great Britain and the United States have won three races. Therefore, the winner today will take the series and will hold the trophy for at least a year. The fact that both countries have each won three races is the result of an unusual incident that happened here yesterday. On Saturday it was generally believed that America had won the trophy. The Yankee craft finished the sixth race with the point score 19 1/4 to 17 in their favor. But, as all the yachting world knows, three of the boats crossed the finish line flying the well-known protest flag. The finishing with a protest flag flying does not always mean a protest. It is just a warning that trouble may be on its way. The second step in the making of a protest is to make it in writing to the race committee. The skippers of two of the craft decided not to do this. But G. E. Haldinstein, owner of the British yacht Betty, firmly believing that he was right, decided to carry his protest through to the bitter end. Englishman Insists He Is Right. The Englishman insisted that on the first weather leg, while sailing on the starboard tack, which, of course, gave him the right of way, he was forced to bear away so as to avoid a collision with Dauphin, one of the American team, which was on the port tack. Unfortunately, the boats did not touch. Naturally, the incident became one of personal opinion. Allowing that the British boat had the right of way, Capt. Cornelius Shields, who was sailing Dauphin, insisted that there had been no need of Betty bearing away. It was an exceedingly awkward situation, and one that has caused ill feeling in more than one other race. Both sides were positive that they were right and, as there was absolutely nothing for the committee to base its ruling upon, it looked as though the Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club was going to “get in Dutch” no matter how it decided the case. To make matters worse, Dauphin was the winner of the race. To believe the visitors, the committee would have to disqualify the boat and so take away not only first place but the entire race from the American team. To give the race to Great Britain also would mean that the United States would lose the cup. To believe the Americans would cause a great deal of unpleasant talk. Many would believe that it was done just to keep the trophy in the United States. Under the circumstances the committee did not know what to do. All of Saturday night it listened to the testimony given by those who saw the incident. As is usual in such cases, no two people saw it in the same light. For hours the case was thrashed out and in the end the committee was no nearer a decision than when it first met. Apparently it never was going to reach a decision when they adjourned at an early hour Sunday morning, thoroughly tired out. Then Came the Letter. Realizing the situation, the American six-meter team got together yesterday and as the result of the conference the following sportsmanlike letter was sent to Percy S. Weeks, chairman of the race committee of the Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club, by Harold Tobey and J. M. Hoyt, owners of Dauphin, and Cornelius Shields the skipper of the craft. “In view of the statement made by the captain and crew of Betty that Dauphin forced Betty to bear away to avoid a collision, we ask that you consider the Dauphin as disqualified.” When Chairman Weeks read the letter he gave a sigh of relief. It ended what promised to be a most unfortunate incident. At once the chairman announced that Great Britain had won Saturday’s race by 21 1/4 to 14 points. The decision made the series tied at three races each. That is why there is to be a race today. Regardless of the sportsmanlike action taken by the Americans yesterday, there is a belief that the United States should win the trophy. Today’s race will be to windward or leeward and return. On this point of sailing the American craft do their best work. That is why there is more or less confidence around the clubhouse that the United States will win the trophy.” Notes: Details of how the deadlock involving the protest was solved. Images: JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 15 Sep 1924 A.jpg; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 15 Sep 1924 B.jpg; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 15 Sep 1924 C.jpg; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 15 Sep 1924 D.jpg; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 15 Sep 1924 E.jpg

Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), Tue 16 Sep 1924, p.2A, c.6: Compiled by Andrew R. Deane Page 21 of 30 Updated Thursday, July 9, 2020

“OYSTER BAY IS DESERTED BY 6 METER YACHTSMEN Victorious British Go to Polo Game While Americans Are Back at Work. (Special to The Eagle.) Oyster Bay, L.I., Sept. 16 - The anchorage of the Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club is deserted today. The yachtsmen who have been taking part in the international six-meter races have “folded their tents like the Arabs and have silently stolen away.” Not that yachtsmen fold tents. Still, they are no longer here. The victorious British sailors have gone to the international polo matches at Meadow Brook, in the hope that their galloping cousins will do as well in the saddle as they did yesterday on the seas. The Americans have gone to town to again pick up the lines of business dropped during the past few weeks. While all hands say they are glad that Great Britain has won the cup, there is a suspicion that the words are nothing but the conventional remarks of politeness. Nor should they be any more. The United States was out to win the trophy. That the American boats lost the seventh and final race by 21 1/4 to 15 points yesterday is a disappointment, particularly as the race only was sailed throughout the good sportsmanship of an American crew. Still, that really does not matter. Regardless of the reason for the race, the United States was beaten, and the cup again returns to England. Incidentally, it is the first time in the history of the series that the visiting team has won. Surely the victory brings all the more credit to the British team. Hard to Understand Races. It is difficult to understand just how the British boats came home first in yesterday’s brush. Luck played little or no part in the contest. Great Britain won because she outsailed the American craft. Also the times showed that she did her best work while on the wind, another thing that surprised the followers of the sport. In fact, the whole race ran different from the Grand Old Dope. The best work of the day was done by Zenith, the property of J. L. Lewis, one of the British team. Zenith led at every mark, finally winning by 1 minute and 22 seconds from J. F. Bermingham’s Lea, an American boat. It is interesting to note that until the final leg, which was a run, Lea was in third place, a little astern of Lady Baird’s Thistle. The way the British team outsailed the Americans is best illustrated by the times taken t the end of the first round. At that time the British boats were in first, second, fourth and fifth places. It made the point score 25 to 12 in their favor. It was the largest difference recorded between the teams in any of the seven races sailed. The times taken were: Zenith, 3:05:07; Thistle, 3:06:28; Lea, 3:07:43; Betty, 3:07:49; Echo, 3:08:36; Paumonok, 3:08:37; Heron, 3:09:03; Dauphin, 3:09:13. On the second beat to windward Heron moved up into fifth place and Echo dropped back into sixth position. Then, on the final run, Lea passed Thistle. Although both moves cut down the British lead, the Englishmen had more than enough points to win. The summary: SEVENTH RACE FOR BRITISH-AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SIX-METER CUP. Course - Twice Over a Three-Mile Beat to Windward and Return - Start 1:40. BRITISH TEAM. Finish Pos. Yacht. Owner. H.M.S. Pts. 1. Zenith, J. L. Lewis 4:25:19 8 1/4 3. Thistle, Lady Baird 4:27:23 6 4. Betty, G. E. Haldinstein 4:28:53 5 7. Echo, Sir Tho. Glen-Coats 4:30:47 2 Total 21 1/4 AMERICAN TEAM. 2. Lea, J. F. Bermingham 4:26:41 7 5. Dauphin, Tobey and Hoyt 4:29:16 4 6. Paumonok, Seaw’h’a Synd. 4:29:59 3 8. Heron, C. H. & H. M. Crane 4:31:15 1 Total 15” Notes: Details of seventh and final race, which secured cup for G.B.

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Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), Thu 18 Sep 1924, p.A3, c.7: “American and British Yachts Race for Cup Oyster Bay, L.I., Sept. 18 - Both the English and American six meter craft raced for special prizes over a triangular course here yesterday. The British six meter team raced for a prize that was offered by the American six meter team, while in turn the United States six meter boats sailed for a trophy offered by Lady Baird. In the race for the Lady Baird Cup four six meter craft that did not sail in the international series tried their skill with the United States challengers, these being the Grebe, Iris, Clytle and Priscilla. While the American boats sailed twice over a six-mile course, the visitors ailed only once around. The winner turned up in J. F. Bermingham’s Lea, who led the Grebe across the line with a 22 second advantage for the Lady Baird Cup. The weather conditions were just to the Grebe’s liking, as a good steady breeze was blowing, strengthened to about 15 knots. The only drawback to the race was that rain fell throughout the day. The winner of the prize offered by the American six meter team was Sir Thomas Glen-Coats’ Echo, which covered the six mile course in 1 hour 15 minutes and 2 seconds. This was just 2 minutes and 20 seconds better than that turned in by the Betty, which finished second. Lady Baird’s Thistle finished third and the Zenith withdrew. Summaries: LADY BAIRD CUP - FOR AMERICAN SIX METER BOATS - START 2:40 - COURSE 12 MILES. Finish Time. Boat and Owner. H.M.S. Lea, J. F. Bermingham 5:14:28 Grebe, H. Nevins 5:15:06 Heron, C. H. and H. M. Crane 5:15:43 Iris, W. A. W. Stewart 5:17:21 Dauphin, H. Tobey and J. M. Hoyt 5:18:38 Paumonok, Seawanhaka Syndicate 5:21:37 Clytle, H. B. Plant 5:22:06 Priscilla, Johnson DeForest Withdrawn AMERICAN TEAM SIX METER CUP FOR BRITISH BOATS - START 2:58 - COURSE 6 MILES. Echo, Sir Thomas Glen-Coats 4:12:09 Betty, G. E. Haldinstein 4:15:29 Thistle, Lady Baird 4:18:24 Zenith, J. Lauriston Lewis Withdrawn” Notes: Final regatta before British sailors head home. Images: JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 18 Sep 1924 A.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 18 Sep 1924 B.png; JLL (1864) Brooklyn Daily Eagle 18 Sep 1924 C.png

Time, Vol.9, 1 Sep 1924, pp.29, c.2; p.30, c.1-2: “6-METRE MEET A large steamship slid alongside a Manhattan pier and disgorged four little ships—Thistle, Zenith, Echo, Betty. They were the British boats that will set their against U. S. craft beginning Sept. 6, for the International 6-Metre Yacht Trophy. The races will be held at Oyster Bay, L. I. under the auspices of the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club. International 6-metre yacht racing began in 1921. The British Royal Yacht Squadron offered a trophy. U. S. skippers took their craft to Cowes, sailed wild races in the gales and heavy seas of the Solent, suffered overwhelming defeat. The 1922 races were sailed on Long Island Sound before light summer breezes, the U. S. winning 111 points to 104. Last August, the squadrons met off the Isle of Wight and the British won, 129 points to 86. This year, U. S. 6-metre mariners launched a squadron of eight new boats, pitted them against ten older barks to determine which four were fleetest. After four days of trial tacking on Long Island Compiled by Andrew R. Deane Page 23 of 30 Updated Thursday, July 9, 2020

Sound, last week, a selection committee, composed of Gherardi Davis and Philip R. Mallory (New York), Robert W. Emmons and J. Emmons II (Boston), named the following: Dauphin, one of the new boats, designed by Gardner, built by Nevins, owned by Hoyt and Tobey, to be sailed by Cornelius Shields of New Rochelle N. Y. Lea, high scorer for the U. S. in the 1922 and 1923 races, designed by Gielow, built by Robert Jacob, owned by J. F. Birmingham of Oyster Bay, to be sailed by Harry L. Maxwell of Glen Cove, L. I. Paumonok, a new boat, designed by Gielow, built by Lawlet, owned by the Seawanhaka Syndicate, to be sailed by Sherman Hoyt of Oyster Bay. Heron, a new boat, designed by Crane, built by Nevins, owned and to be sailed by C. F. Havemeyer of Cold Spring, L. I. Madcap, a new boat, designed by F. M. Hoyt, built by Nevins, owned by Harry L. Maxwell, to be held in reserve in case of an accident to one of the four contenders. The international competition is a series of races over various courses of varying distances. The scoring system gives each boat one point for starting and one point for every boat she defeats. Yachtsmen were somewhat surprised at the absence of a Herreshoff-designed boat among those picked. The Herreshoffs of Bristol, R. L, are descended from an ancient line of New England boatbuilders. John B. (died 1915) blind from boyhood, was a great ship-designer and head of the firm, but it was Captain "Nat" Herreshoff (brother of John) who made the name famous. He invented a cata maran that sailed 21 m.p.h. He also introduced the "fin" keel for racing sloops, now used the world over. Captain Nat, called by many the ‘greatest yacht designer the world has ever seen,’ designed the last five defenders of the America’s Cup, all winners—, Defender, , , Resolute. Last week Captain Nat announced that he had sold his shipyard, was retiring. Newspaper men in England rushed to Sir with the news, asked him if he would challenge for the America’s Cup again now that his nemesis had departed from the seas. Said Sir Thomas: ‘I wonder if he really has retired for good?’” Notes: Background information prior to regatta. Images: JLL (1864) Time 1 Sep 1924 A.png; JLL (1864) Time 1 Sep 1924 B.png; JLL (1864) Time 1 Sep 1924 .png; JLL (1864) Time 1 Sep 1924 D.png;

Time, Vol.9, 1 Sep 1924, p.32, c.1: “On the Aquitania (Cunard)—John Hays Hammond, famed mining engineer; Constance, Lady Baird, and Sir Thomas Glen-Coats with the 4 six-metre British yachts to compete for the British- America cup in the International Yacht Race at Oyster Bay.” Image: JLL (1864) Time 1 Sep 1924 p32.png

Time, Vol.10, 8 Sep 1924, p.29, c.1: “YACTS Off Oyster Bay, L.I., British and U.S. yachtsmen ran up the sails of their two quartets of 6-meter yachts, thrashed up and down Long Island Sound practicing for the International Races to be held there under the auspices of the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club beginning Sept. 6.” Notes: Announcement of upcoming series. Image: JLL (1864) Time 10 Sep 1924.png

Time, Vol.11, 15 Sep 1924, p.30, c.2: “YACHTS … Off Oyster Bay, L.I., a strong northwest breeze flapped the pennants and bunting of many anchored yachts, bellied the canvas of eight British and American six-metre craft competing for the International six-metre Challenge Cup. In the first race of a five-race series, Betty, of England, danced across the finish, a couple of minutes ahead of Paumonok, of the U.S. Zenith, of England, took a good third. Point total of first race: England 19 1/4, U.S. 17.” Notes: Image: JLL (1864) Time 15 Sep 1924.png

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Glasgow Herald, Thu 17 Jul 1930; p.12, c.5: “YACHTING British-American Cup History of Six-Metre Team Races From Our Special Correspondent The international 6-metre team races for the British-American Cup have done a great deal to foster a very friendly sporting spirit between British and American yachtsmen. The races, which are sailed alternatively in Britain and the United States, were instituted in 1921, and the first matches took place on the Solent. On that occasion the British team was Victoria (Mylne), Sir W. P. Burton and Sir G. P. Collins; Polly (Fife), Mr. B. J. Gould; Flvd (Fife), Mr. Evelyn S. Parker; and Jean (Nicholson), Sir John Ward. The Americans were represented by - Genie, Mssrs Frank J. Paine, Francis Herreshoff and Nicholas Potter; Montank, Mssrs W. A. W. Stewart and Winthrop W. Aldrich; Grebe, Mssrs. J. L. Saltounstall, E. Townsend Irvin and R. de Boardman; and Sheila, Mssrs Paul Hammond, Sherman Hoyt and F. Havemayer. Six races were sailed and Britain won by 117 points to 88. Polly won three of the six races, Victoria one, and Grebe the two others. An American Win. In 1922 the races were sailed off Oyster Bay, Long Island Sound, U.S.A., where the British side was - Coila III. (designed by owner), Mr Fred J. Stephen; Reg (Fife), Mr Norman Clark Neill; Caryl (Fife), Mr W. F. Robertson; Jean (Nicholson), Sir John Ward. The American team was composed of:- Grebe, Mr R. de Boardman and Mr E. Townsend Irvin; L’Esprit, Mr W. H. Childs; Clytle, Mr H. B. Plant; and Lea, Mr John Birmingham. Half a dozen races were again carried through, and the Americans won by the narrow margin of 111 points to 104. Cola III. had the highest individual score (36 points) of any of the competitors, and it will be recalled that after these races were over Mr F. J. Stephen’s great little clipper went on to Manchester, Massachusetts, and won the Seawanhaka Cup from the American defender Sakie. Britain Wins Cup Outright. The Solent was selected once more as the venue for the 1923 races. Cola III. and Reg were again chosen for the British team, and the other boats were Sir W. P. Burton’s Capella (Nicholson) and Colonel E. T. Peel’s Suzette (Fife). The Americans also selected two of their previous year’s team, Clytle (Mr C. D. Mallory) and Lea, and their other boats were Mr W. A. W. Stewart’s Hawk and Mr Henry Plant’s Ingomar. A decisive win was recorded by the British team by 129 points to 86. Britain scored a third victory in Long Island Sound in the following year, and thus won the cup outright.” Notes: Incomplete transcription which might include reference to 1924 match. Provides background data on the British-American Cup series. Image:

British American Crew Medal 1924

“Anthony de Francisci (born Palermo, Italy 1887 -- died New York City 1964) As a child in Palermo, Sicily, Anthony de Francisci assisted his father, Benedetto de Francisci, with marble cutting. After Anthony arrived in the United States in 1903, he studied at the Cooper Union and the National Academy of Design in New York City. De Francisci also worked with well-known sculptors Adolph Weinman and Herman MacNeil. The "peace" silver dollar, minted in 1921, and the "ruptured duck" World War II discharge emblem are among his most famous pieces. Image Credits: Courtesy Juley Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum.” (http:// americanart.si.edu/luce/artist.cfm? key=344&artistmedia=0&subkey=104311&object=190297) Category:

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Royal Torbay Club Regatta, 1925

Western Morning News and Mercury, Thu 27 Aug 1925, p.6, c.2-3: “BIG CUTTERS AT TORQUAY. GOOD RACE WON BY SHAMROCK. ZENITH TAKES 6-METRE CHALLENGE CUP. ROYAL TORBAY CLUB REGATTA. Torbay Regatta “Week” concluded yesterday with the annual festival of the Royal Torbay Yacht Club, and as soon as the racing was over quite a number of the yachts left Torbay for Dartmouth, where for the principal classes the season will end. The weather yesterday morning at Torquay was far from propitious, and it looked as if the Yacht Club was going to be unlucky in the matter of the weather. Fate was kind, however, and before the first gun of the day was fired the rain took off, and the spectators had a capital view of the racing once the mist lifted. There was a smooth sea, and a good sailing breese [sic] from about south- west. On the first leg of the course the yachts had a turn to windward, but afterwards it was all reaching for the principal classes. Shamrock won in fine style from Lulworth, the King’s yacht Britannia having to be content with third place, her chance disappearing as the wind softened on the final round. Moyana and Noresca finished alone in the 12-metre class, whilst Zenith’s success in the 6-metre race also secured her the challenge cup given by the Torquay Chamber of Commerce, her points for the three days’ sailing being 12, as compared with Felma’s and Echo’s 11. Doreen in the small handicap class won the Strangeway’s cup with 31 points. Westward was a very easy winner in the class. The Sailing Committee comprised the commodore, Mr. H. Dundee Hooper; Mr. C. H. Wollen, vice- commodore; Mr. J. H. Anning, rear-commodore; Colonel G. Stovell, Mr. F. L. Curslake, Captain W. S. Ferrier, Mr. H. P. V. Wiggin, Dr. R. H. Craig, and Mr. Rockingham Gill. The timekeepers were Messrs. G. H. Stone and Conroy Couch, with Mr. Cecil S. Wollen hon. secretary and Mr. J. H. Wollen assistant hon. secretary. THE SAILING. HANDICAP FOR YACHTS EXCEEDING 100 TONS T.M. First prize, £75; second prize, £25; third prize, £10. Entries:- Britannia, c., 221, H.M. the King; Lulworth, c., 186, Mr. H. Weld; Shamrock, c., 175, Sir Thomas Lipton; Westward, schooner, 323, Mr. T. B. Davis; White Heather, c.,179, Lord Waring. On a course of thirty miles Westward had to concede 5 minutes to Lulworth, Shamrock, and White Heather, and 7 minutes to Britannia. As on the previous days the yachts were sent to the westward, the first mark being off Albury Cove, thence they had to round a mark-boat in the Channel, and back to the starting line off Haldon Pier. The three rounds the yachts were called upon to sail represented 30 miles. Westward was again an absentee. Fortunately the rain had ceased before the starting signal was given at 10.30 a.m. The wind came from the south-west, and was of moderate force. Shamrock to windward was first across the line, just showing in advance of Britannia. White Heather was in the lee berth, whilst Lulworth, which had very little way on, brought up the rear. It was a beat to the first mark. The moment Lulworth crossed the line she stood out into the bay, White Heather standing close in- shore, Shamrock, in company of Britannia, held on some time before breaking tack; in fact, Shamrock was the last to go about. Her tactics were productive of good results, as at the Elbury Cove mark the green cutter was a minute ahead of Britannia, Lulworth being another 30 seconds astern, while White Heather brought up the rear three minutes behind the leader. On the reach to Compiled by Andrew R. Deane Page 26 of 30 Updated Thursday, July 9, 2020 the outer mark Britannia and Lulworth engaged in a luffing match, but the order was maintained, and also on the reach home, the timing of the first circuit being: Shamrock… 11 39 4 Britannia… 11 39 58 Lulworth… 11 40 33 White Heather… 11 41 23 Beating out for the second time Shamrock stood in-shore, whilst White Heather this time worked out into the bay. There was no change of positions on the turn to windward, and on the reach the boats opened out considerably. They came home to complete the second round at the following times: Shamrock… 12 41 39 Britannia… 12 43 30 Lulworth… 12 44 21 White Heather… 12 45 7 There was less weight in the wind when the four cutters set out on the final circuit. Shamrock was traveling in grand style, and seemed to hold a trifle better breeze. Turning to windward Lulworth was successful in overhauling Britannia and closed up on Shamrock, 75 seconds being the time between the two leading boats, but Britannia was still within her time. White Heather was hopelessly in the rear, and all the while she continued to lose ground. There was a pretty race between Shamrock and Lulworth, but the latter had to be content to see the leader gradually draw away on the two long reaches. The race was timed at the finish:- Shamrock (1st prize)… 1 55 0 Lulworth (2nd prize)… 1 56 48 Britannia (3rd prize)… 2 1 10 White Heather… 2 8 30 INTERNATIONAL 12-METRE CLASS. Prizes, £25, £10, £5. Entries:- Vanity, Mr. J. R. Payne; Doris, Mr. Fred Last; Moyana II, Mr. W. Leuchars; Noresca, Messrs. R. E. Brown and F. G. Mitchell; Clymene, Mr. P. de G. Benson. The course was the same as in the preceding race; three times round; 30 miles. Start 11 a.m. Gunfire found both Vanity and Noresca across the line, but they quickly responded to the recall signals, and did not lose very much time. Doris was a non-starter. Vanity and Noresca tacked out into the Bay, whilst Moyana and Clymene worked in-shore, the latter being in front when haze interfered with the view of the race. On the reach, Moyana II got in front, and the first round was timed:- Mayan II… 12 27 5 Clymene… 12 29 18 Noresca… 12 29 40 Vanity… 12 30 27 On the second beat the yachts became widely separated, and reaching to the seaward mark it was simply a procession. The second round was timed:- Moyana II… 2 4 5 Noresca… 2 7 35 Vanity… 2 10 48 Clymene… 2 17 22 Vanity and Clymene were so hopelessly out of the race that they returned to their moorings, leaving Moyana and Noresca to continue alone. As the pair reached home they had the advantage of the best breeze of the day, but the round was completed without further incident, the timing being:- Moyana II… 3 24 20 Noresca… 3 27 14 INTERNATIONAL 6-METRE CLASS. Prizes, £10, £5, £3. Entries- Ayesha, Com. F. Ratsey, R.N.; Capelle, Sir Duncan Orr-Lewis; Zenith, Mr. J. Lauriston Lewis; Felma, Mr. F. A. Richards; Echo, Sir Thos. Glen Coats. The yachts were sent twice around a triangular course, distance about 15 miles. Felma was prematurely over the line and had to return. The others made a pretty start. On the first round the boats were in close company, but on the second turn to windward they opened out a great deal. The first round was timed:- Zenith, 12,45,9; Felma, 12,45,39; Capelle, 12,47,25; Ayesha, 12,48,7; Echo, 12,49,57. Compiled by Andrew R. Deane Page 27 of 30 Updated Thursday, July 9, 2020

Finish:- Zenith (1st prize), 2.1.7; Felma (2nd), 2.5.3; Ayesha (3rd), 2.6.45; Capelle, 2.7.15; Echo, 2.8.55. HANDICAP FOR YACHTS EXCEEDING THREE TONS, BUT NOT EXCEEDING EIGHT TONS, T.M. Prizes £6, £3, and £2. Course about 15 miles, start 11.45 a.m. Entries:- Benita, Mr. C. S. Wollen (scratch); Rowena, Mr. R Hoyle (4min.); Gem, Maj. F. H. Arden (8min.); Fiona, Mr. F. Bartlett (10min.); Antoinette, Col. R. H. Studdy (12min.); Yvonne, Mr. F. Monck (14min.); Jay, Mr. T. N. Diuwiddy (14min.); Ripple, Mr. A. Cochran (15min.); Flutter, Maj. T. C. Thorne (16min.). The finish was timed Benita (3rd prize), 2-41-42; Gem (2nd prize), 2-45-43; Ripple (1st prize), 2-49-22; Antoinette, 2-53-46; Yvonne, 2-57-52 . The handicap for boats under three tons was won by Doreen, Mr. M. N. Nott; Alipede, Mr. J. Knight, being second; and Sweetheart, Maj. S. Vickers, third. White Admiral was successful in the 12ft. dinghey race, Atalanta being second, and Papilio third. West of England Conference 18ft. jollyboats. Prizes £2, £1, and 10s.; start 12.15 p.m. Course about 8 miles. The finish was timed:- Westwind, Mrs. Morgan Giles, 2-1-48; Mona II, Mr. J. Squire, 2-6-3; Maryan, Mr. Morgan Giles, 2-7-8; Keep Smiling, Mr. C. B. Cloa, 2-8-15; Jigsaw II, Mr. J. E. S. Long, 2-8-38; B.P., Mr. R. C. Cload, 2-11-5.” Notes: Zenith raced by JLL. Images: JLL (1864) Western Morning News and Mercury 27 Aug 1925 A.png; JLL (1864) Western Morning News and Mercury 27 Aug 1925 B.png; JLL (1864) Western Morning News and Mercury 27 Aug 1925 C.png; JLL (1864) Western Morning News and Mercury 27 Aug 1925 D.png; JLL (1864) Western Morning News and Mercury 27 Aug 1925 E.png; JLL (1864) Western Morning News and Mercury 27 Aug 1925 F.png;

New York Times - Jan 4, 1925. “21 OPEN REGATTAS SCHEDULED IN 1925 Clubs of Western Long Island Sound Expect an Active Racing Season ... the wonderful British yacht, owned and sailed by J. Lauriston Lewis, defeated Dauphin, sailed by Corny Sheilds, by on second Just the lift of a following wave ...” [no further abstract available]

Coupe internationale du Cercle de la voile de Paris, 1926: 1926, Zuyderzee: Zenith 6 mJI J. Lauriston [Lewis] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Ton_Cup

Additional Unsorted Resources

Time article: http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,769051,00.html

Classic Six-Metre Newsletter No.8 (1 Feb 2003): “Italy With the sale last year of Miranda II to Jan Nygaard, there are now known to be some fifteen Six- Metres in Italy, but there appears to be no class racing. Of these only K 8 Zenith, a 1923 Fife which was restored to original at Penrhyn on the Fal Estuary, Cornwall, England, now owned by Daniele De Bono; D 43 Dan, owned by Luigi and Marina Carpeneda; ITA 70 Valentina, owned by Luigi Pavese, a beautiful varnished 1978 Gary Mull design and ITA 74 Nivola, are believed to be in

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The Clyde Built Ships: Retrieved 24 Feb 2017 from http://www.clydeships.co.uk/view.php? a1PageSize=100&ship_listPage=4&a1Order=Sorter_name&a1Dir=DESC&ref=27185&vessel=ZEN ITH http://classicsailboats.org/page/289/?cat=qqrcforvirs

Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club: History of the club includes some interesting material on the six-metre class. Retrieved 25 Feb 2017 from http://www.seawanhaka.org/Default.aspx? p=DynamicModule&pageid=225433&ssid=73261&vnf=1

Letter from Classic Committee, 27.06.2002 Tim Street Chairman International Six-Metre Association Classics Committee Roke, West Alvington, Kingsbridge, South Devon, TQ7 3PT, England Tel/Fax : ++-44-(0)1548-857612 Classic Six-Metre Newsletter No. 6 “K 5 Sunshine. A 1927 Fife, restored and re-rigged to the original plans, she looks like something from another age. She is owned by Rodger Sandiford, who keeps her on Lake Geneva, where she has been racing with the Swiss fleet. It is hoped somehow to link her up with three other 1920s Fifes:- Finvola, Fintra and Zenith (a 1924 Fife), all of which have been restored to their original rig, to form a sub-classic class (possibly a Vintage Class) and action has already taken to try to bring them together.” Retrieved 25 Feb 2017 from http://www.6mrnorthamerica.com/classic%20letter.html https://books.google.co.jp/books? id=FgGbAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA7&lpg=PA7&dq=british+american+cup+1924&source=bl&ots=DNdGB GrWwT&sig=XxDsbTM_2f02qOSzIcbVW_vp66g&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj3i5Hc3arSAhVCUL wKHUs9Byg4ChDoAQgvMAU#v=onepage&q=british%20american%20cup%201924&f=false

Six-Meter Newsletters and Associations

“K 8 Zenith, a 1923 Fife which was restored to original at Penrhyn on the Fal Estuary, Cornwall, England, now owned by Daniele De Bono.” Classic Six-Metre Newsletter No. 9 (11 Jan 2004) retrieved 28 Feb 2017 from http://www. 6mrnorthamerica.com/classics2003.html

Zenith: Classic Six Metre Newsletter (18 Mar 2007, No.12), ed. Basil Carmody & Fredrich Dahlman; pp.24;

British National Yachting Archive (http://www.britishyachtingarchive.org.uk/wiki/tiki- index.php) lists “Zenith” here (http://www.britishyachtingarchive.org.uk/wiki/tiki-index.php? page=1863%3AZenith), although it is not thorough.

“Italy

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…. There are around eleven Classics known to be in existence in Italy, including K 8 Zenith, a 1923 Fife, restored as original at Penrhyn, near Falmouth, Cornwall. She is rigged similarly to Sunshine and Finvola. It is hoped that Valentina and ITA 58 Bau-Bau, which is based in Genoa, can be persuaded to take part in the regattas being organised by Edmond Capart in Monaco and the South of France.”Tim Street Chairman International Six-Metre Association Classics Committee Roke, West Alvington, Kingsbridge, South Devon, TQ7 3PT, England Tel/Fax : ++-44- (0)1548-857612 17th October 2001 Classic Six-Metre Newsletter No. 6 17th October 2001

Follow up on the following required (retrieved 10 May 2017): http://www.clydeships.co.uk/view.php? a1PageSize=100&ship_listPage=4&a1Order=Sorter_name&a1Dir=DESC&ref=27185&ves sel=ZENITH http://www.fintra.de/Links/Yachten_von_William_Fife/yachten_von_william_fife.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Ton_Cup http://www.veledepoca.com/00/eng/vele.html

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