New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-14
THE .BRITANNIA'S M1SHAP.
R,DTy DAMAGED BY COLLISION WITH THE
VENDETTA BEFORE A RACE.

CRAFT AND DELAYED TWENTY
MINUTEs-THE CALLuNA WINS
THE SECOND RACE
OFF DOVER.
London, June 13.-The second of the seric, of
Sacht races off Dover took place to-day, but the
sport was practically spoiled by an unfortunate
mishap which resulted in the Withdrawal of the
Britannia and Vendetta from the contest, and the
practical extinction of the hope entertained by
many persons that the Nalkyrie would again show
her superiority over the other contestants. The
yachts which were prepared to take part IN TO-
day race were the Britannia, Valkyrle, Cailuna,
Iverna, Vendetta, Anemone, Lals, Naruna ana
Mabel, and the contest was finally won by the
Calluna, the Varuna second. The sun was SHIN
ing brightly, and the day was an ideal one Tor
Yachting fine breeze was blowing and every
thing promised we'll for an excellent race when
through fuke in the management of the Ven
delta an accident occurred that put her ana the
britannia out of the contest
The yachts had been drawn up in the positions
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 wouid
cross il before the starting gun was hred. lie
cave orders to ease of the sheets, and "a the order
was obeyed, the Vendetta waved across the bows
of the Valkyrie, which was close alongside her
The Britannia, which was close alongside the
Valkyrie and slightly ahead Of her. ran INTO the
Vendetta as the latters bows came ouu in front
of the Valkyrie and at once the greatest excite
ment prevailed in the fleet and among the people
ON shore and in small boats who We're watching
the start The Vendetta, Britannia and Nalkyrie
were mixed up IN an extremely confusing manner
The shock OF the collision violent than
MANY of the hands ON the Britannia and Vendetta
We're thrown overheard: and while some OF the
men on board were making e1o"ts TO get tn yach's
separated others devoted themselves to the rescue
of their companions who were struggling In the
water. So far as known, all were saved none the
worse for their unexpected bath
The damage done TO the Britannia and Vendetta
was serious The jibboom and bowsprlt OF the
Britannia caught in the rigging OF the Vendetta
tearing it from it's fastenngs, and then pierced
the lower sails of the smaller boat, ripping
them td piee,is. The standing and running
rigging and lower sails of the Vendetta We're
completely wrecked. The topmast of the Britain
mia was carried away and came down by the run,
while her headgear also seriously damaged
The Valkyrie, though badly tangled up IN the
mess, was able 10 take Part in the race WHICH,
however was greatly delayed by the accident
The Britannia and Vendetta were towed PACK
TO Dover for repairs. The Britannia will be taken
siepped and the other damage she sustained b
rep.lired Ii is estimated that the repairs vii
cost $500 p, o,d
return The breeze was from the east, makilfS
fair wind out and home, and was strong enousl
give the cutters good head"ay nd ,h me- n,evaI
ing wind allowed the yachts to carry an uI,r,
sails except spinnakers When the NaikyIh, Wen ~
over the line, twenty MINUTES s sisr hi hit in he
month and was a considerable distance OH nel
keel She gained speed rapidly as snc i9 h WI,
land astern and 1 was oT sPon To sSn her
fortune at the start. She quickly oSer'"oh e an'r
passed the smaller craft and maae s,rUn ay e"S
~ treat the large cutters IN the sauio WY "
the boats were sailing we'll D,o hu,,
II was "A splendid race 10 the bo9loghe pu ,o
the turning point The Saiinna r"d' ,5e Vslkyri
at l:l5 The Calluna was NOT han,i'u t w. W. ~.
rounding the buoy, and she lost minute h vi n NV
for home When the Iais attempted TO turn sn
carried away her topmast. and this accident pu
her out of the race. On the way nom, w II wan
ire ire nf Sal The increased speed gained throug
tho heavier wind was about offset ny NV wv Nv
which on the homewari trip was TuhHx "S xhi
,ras Saiiinn beautifully, overhaued the lVerna an
nook w%l second place, the Cauna still keeping IN
la which she retained - the finish. Inc "a
i ie1u covered the course in hours % minute
and ~ seconds The official time OF the vs@yr
was 3 hours 30 minutes ana scc9iius' NV" i
The Valkvre finished second, the place anu pm
VIZ III. avrsrded 70 the Varuna on time allowance
THE THREE KIMMELS SENTENCED ~ fhI'''
Vienna. June l3.-David Kimme' his VIE al
en-, xho left New-York In 1891. with char'
hanging over them of having deiFa"aed eer'a
persons out Of 81 900, have got into trouble WIN u
Austrian authorities. After their hleh' from Wv
w. ,hev came here and attempted TO obtain none
a,~,onos, means They succeeded In some l
Stances bnt finally Of their Vlcums co, .l,r
10 the authorities. and the arrest Oh 'nr NV onVic,
tonk MI
a Ina" .orh of them wa sentenced TO six years IL
prs0nment.