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9 July 2018

Chapter 2 – The Restoration Period

The period after the Restoration of the monarchy under Charles II (1660 onwards) was an important time in the history of yachting. Charles brought back with […]
9 July 2018

Preface

In preparing the following work, an attempt has been made to trace the progress of British yachting from its earliest stages, and, in doing so, it […]
9 July 2018

Evolution of the rig

What is assuredly the greatest difficulty of the whole inquiry lies in wait for him who seeks to illustrate the steps by which the type of […]
9 July 2018

Early yachtsmen

Before proceeding to discuss the evolution of the fore and aft rig, which must needs form an integral part of yachting history, we will offer an […]
8 July 2018

Ships’ Company

Robert Snell – Commander John Geach – Master James Williamson – Surgeon Charles Williams – Mate James Evenet – Boatswain Gustavus Glasson – Carpenter William Stevens – Sailmaker James Pashbee * – Steward James […]
8 July 2018

Sail to Caribbean

The 9th of July 1831 – the fated day arrived, and brought with it no confirmation of our hopes, that our stay would be prolonged. At […]
8 July 2018

Barbados

Thursday 4th – contrary to our expectations of not reaching Barbadoes till the afternoon of this day, we were close to it early in the morning. […]
8 July 2018

St Vincent

Friday 5th August – during the night, almost a calm – Barbadoes still in sight at 5 this morning. At 9 saw in distant prospect the […]
8 July 2018

Grenada

Grenadillos – Arrive at Grenada Being very well satiated with our sojourn on shore, we were glad to be able to get on board at twelve […]
9 July 2018

Chapter 2 – The Restoration Period

The period after the Restoration of the monarchy under Charles II (1660 onwards) was an important time in the history of yachting. Charles brought back with […]
9 July 2018

Preface

In preparing the following work, an attempt has been made to trace the progress of British yachting from its earliest stages, and, in doing so, it […]
9 July 2018

Evolution of the rig

What is assuredly the greatest difficulty of the whole inquiry lies in wait for him who seeks to illustrate the steps by which the type of […]
9 July 2018

Early yachtsmen

Before proceeding to discuss the evolution of the fore and aft rig, which must needs form an integral part of yachting history, we will offer an […]
8 July 2018

Ships’ Company

Robert Snell – Commander John Geach – Master James Williamson – Surgeon Charles Williams – Mate James Evenet – Boatswain Gustavus Glasson – Carpenter William Stevens – Sailmaker James Pashbee * – Steward James […]
8 July 2018

Sail to Caribbean

The 9th of July 1831 – the fated day arrived, and brought with it no confirmation of our hopes, that our stay would be prolonged. At […]
8 July 2018

Barbados

Thursday 4th – contrary to our expectations of not reaching Barbadoes till the afternoon of this day, we were close to it early in the morning. […]
8 July 2018

St Vincent

Friday 5th August – during the night, almost a calm – Barbadoes still in sight at 5 this morning. At 9 saw in distant prospect the […]
8 July 2018

Grenada

Grenadillos – Arrive at Grenada Being very well satiated with our sojourn on shore, we were glad to be able to get on board at twelve […]