The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-24

The Snppho.
The schooner yacht sappho viii san for Europe on
Monday afternoon. She 10 bound for BayEe, and
her career, 1t "a proguosucateJ. w.l be most bril-
liant one. Setting aside her adventures around the
Isle OF Wight last year, which under any civcum-
stances were never recognized "a fair test Of her
capacity az sea going yacht, the sappho has been
completely remodelled and Ia now almost uew
Yacht. Her old lines have been only partially re-
tanned but the sappho OF 1869 Is fresh production
In the annals OF American Yachting II Is wei
known not only here. but In England. that when the
Sappho crossed the ocean last year she was entirely
united for competing, considering the cream
stances which surrounded the contest In which she
was engaged the Sappho that Will spread her can
vas on Monday next only bears the mama Of the
schooner yacht that figured 30 unfavoraoIy on the
other side last year. Her construction Ia admirable
and her arrangements are entirely perfect.
The Sappao has been anchored for someosime on
the foot OF Twenty.eghth street, East river During
the week she was towed down to the screw dock.
In order thar the final preparations for her departure
might be thoroughly completed. she needed, how
ever, but little additional requisites, having some
time since been completely overhauled. After
having been placed on the screw dock
the bottom OF the sappho received . new
coat of verdlgris. She win probably be cop.
pered on the other side. She has been furnished
Italian hemp. expressly mdnufacMrei LOT sae
yacht. II was put up since sac WAS placed on tao
dsss nS y pretty 10 ana Be- 70
the BAGGAGE tho v
but the breeze 70 bear her forth 70 the iosg aud
graceful roll or the grand Atlantic. The Sappho IL
| is confidently anticipated VIII MAKE very rapid
passage but IL is more earnestly hoped mat she VIII
carry away the Iaurels from her Growing ADVERSE
| RES She Will. undoubtedly. make splendid dts
play, since she Is hardly to be recognized as lac
waters last year The alterations generally taken
| az improvements and most yachtmen opine for the
| Sappho glorious triumph
| recent improvements and additions, are as lol-
lows-Manmast, 81 feet; fore mast. 90 feet; main
ioregaf, 40 fest mantopmasr, 50 feet; oretopmast,
- feet; howsprIt % feet cupboard; dying ioboom;;
/ the sappho IS o6 ieet She carries mainsai fore
sa fore stayss o nyng no my no .opsa, sSre
snS nam r 1au spare top
SAL. ''' The sappno is 10 feet over ali; length
OF Keel lilo feet and breadth OIL beam ~ iees .ncn
Yacht Cub she Is 2lo tons. Sue nas TWO beautiful
boats attached which, from their excellent shape,
| ments on board. But VIII the exterior OF the YES
sci u worthy the highest commendation FOR the
her interior arrangements likewise possess many
charms. The grand saloon Is luxurianty arranged.
rors s1sndns across he sne ouEhsad rejecting
back the beautiful panelllng ana characterization Of
Rear Commodore Douglass. the owner ofthe sappho,
is q bathroom Of unusually extensive proporttons,
while between u ana the Chamber very nanS
| library. The sappno contains in all about seven
saterooms Of larger dimensions tnan most yscn n
ems see pa'i Including some Selonsns
furnished ss petty scns S't present. a seansa
ike o similar concern IN hotel Indeed, there
utensils that could at all tend properly to manufas-
ture the most delicate dsn that the epicurean
sappno sleeu in hammocks, forward. and enjoy
both roonly and pleasant sumbering quarters. The
staterooms for the captains and nrsi o1cer are a.,
which win be carried an extra outfit OF sails. The
guests on board wall include Messrs. J. L. Kane, g.
loving ofncers:~Rear Commodore II. r. Douglass
commander; GEORGE N. Dayton, sailing master
oiicer. There WIN also be ooatswain, four quar-
| termasters, Q steward, nrst aud second COOK ene
Ss oeesn p ssppae Will BE-
to any that has yet been made winnie her performs
ancs on the other side is Locked forward to WIZ ~
screw dock this morning and proceed TO an anchor
age on Hoboken. Early on Monday she WIZ sal
towards sandy Hook, and. should the wiad be 10
vorable, spread her canvass.
The Meteor.
The Meteor Will be placed on the screw dock 70
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new coating OF paint. The day or the Meteors de
| parture for Europe has not been definitely liked.
Cruise of the Atlantic Yacht Club.
To-day the Atlantic Yacht Club starts on its sum
mer cruise. About noon the gallant little neet will
rendezvous at whtestone, preparatory to its depar
ture. Among the schooner yachts will be thu
Calypso, Lois, Mystic, Maria and Aga; sloops Ma
define, Grace Addie ", Corning, Sadie, Daphne
Alarm, Out vive, Fanny, and large representa-
ton Of third class sloops. The feet win numbei
about forty yachts, the Gracie, OF course
| carving the pennant OF Commodore VOORHEES,
Leaving Wholesome, the feet WIN 80 70 Glen Cove
where divine service will be held tomorrow. o.
Monday the feet Will set sail for Port Jeierson aR'
on the following day will proceed TO Greenpont ant
to New London on Wednesday. where regatta vii
| take place. Subsequently Tire fleet Will go to $40
nington Newport and several other localities OF Ia
tercst where doubtless the welcome Of the member
Will be hearty In the extreme. It Is understood tina
the visit to New London Is made Oh the invitation
Of Mr.. II. A. Mott, who, 10y the way, has offered tw
prizes Of 800 each for the two classes OF yachts
be sailed for without allowances. splendid ban
will accompany the yachts, ana altogether hrlllan