Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-13
THE vALKYRIE IS A FLYER.
Notwithstanding q Collision Delaying Her
Twenty Minutes She Finished Second.

notwithstanding . Collision Delaying Her
Twenty Minutes She Finished Second.
LONDON. June 13.-The second Of the series
Of yacht races off Dover took place today, but
the sport was practically spoiled by un-
fortunate mishap. which resulted in the with
drawa Of the Britannia and Vendetta from the
contest and the practical extinction Of the hope
entertained by many persons that the Valkyrie
would again show her superiority over the
other contestants.
The yachts which were prepared to take part
in todays race were the Britannia, Valkyrie,
Cnlunna, Iverna. Vendetta, Anemone Lais
Varuna and Mabel. . 10
The sun was shining brightly, and the day
A splendid breeze was blowing and everything
promised we'll for an excellent race. when
through fuke in the management of the Ven
delta an accident occurred that put her and the
Britannia out Of the contest.
The yachts had been drawn up in the posi-
tons assigned to them; and were under way for
the starting line. The Vendetta was pretty
close to the line and her sailing master thought
she would cross before the starting gun was
fired. He gave orders to ease of the sheets
and as the order was obeyed the Vendetta waved
across the bows Of the valkyrie which was close
alongside of her.
THE COLLISION.
The Britannia, which was close alongside the
Valkyrie and slightly ahead of her. ran into the
Vendetta as the latters bows came out in front
of the Valkyrie. and at once the greatest eX-
element prevailed among tho feet and among
the people on the shore and in small boats who
were watching the start.
The Vendetta. Britannia and Valkyrie were
mixed up in most confusing manner.
The shock Of the collision was SO violent that
many of the hands on the Britannia and Ven
delta were thrown overheard, and while some
Of the men on board were making efforts to
get the yachts separated others devoted thom-
selves to the rescue Of their companions who
were struggling In the water. . g..
So far as known at present all were saved,
none the worse for their sudden and unex-
pected bath.
The damage done to tho Britannia and ven-
delta was quite serious. The jibboom and
bowsprit Of the Britannia caught in the rigging
Of the Vendetta, tearing it from its fastenings.
and then pierced the lower sails of the
smaller boat, tearing them to pieces. The
standing and running rigging and lower sails
OF the Vendetta were completely wrecked
The topmast Of the Britannia was carried away
and came down by the run. while her headgear
was also seriously damaged
The Valkyrie, though badly tangled up in the
mess. escaped with less damage than the 9TH
ers; in fact she was able to take part in the
race. which, however, was greatly delayed by
the accident. The Britannia and Vendetta
we're towed back to Dover for repairs.
When the Valkyrie finally got started she was
twenty minutes behind the yachts which got
away at the sound of the gun and was fully two
miles astern Of the leaders.
The steamer Wave, with 800 spectators on
board. is accompanying the yachts over the
course.
Notwithstanding her Instantaneous start
the valkyrie rapidly overhauled her opponents
and made good race OF it, finishing second.
The Cnlunna finished first. covering the course
in hours, % minutes and 81 seconds The
Valkyrie's time was hours, 20 minutes and 81
seconds.