New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-04
THE SHAMROCK SAILS.
DEPARTURE OF THE CHALLENGER DE-
LAYED BY MISHAP.
FORCED TO RETURN TO FAIRLIg AND RE
PAIR HER BowsPRIT-AN ENTHU-

sIAsTIC FAREWELL.
Glasgow Aug 3-The Cup challenger Shamrock
sailed from Farlie this morning, accompanied
by Sir Thomas Lipton's steam yacht Erin, gayly
decorated with flags AS the two yachts pro-
ceeded down the river whose banks were
ttronged with spectators, they were greeted
with enthusiastic chez intermingled with sing
ing Of Rule Britannia" The craft in the VI
cinity Of Fairlie also displayed flags In honor
of the departing challenger The sounds Of the
whistles and sirens blowing in honor of the
Shamrock deafening.
Farlie. Aug. 3.-After proceeding short dis
tance. the Shamrock had slight mishap to her
bowsprit. and had to return here. thus delaying
her departure.
The yacht. escorted by the Erin. again started
for America this evening at o'clock. pri-
vate signal to start came from Sir Thomas Lip
ton. who was on board the Erin. The Shamrock
was then lying in eleven fathoms of water,
nearly opposite the house in which Mr.. Fife.
the designer Of the yacht. was born.
A stiff breeze was blowing off Ayrshire. Cap
tain "Archie" Hogarth. skipper No. I, took the
tiller. and Captain Robert Wrnge. skipper No.
o looked after things forward. The Shamrock
swung twice around the Erin, receiving hearty
cheers from the crews assembled in Farne
Roads. The crew of training ship lying near
sang out Justify Bring back that cup
When the Shamrock had crcled twice around
the Erin Captain Hogarth dipped the blue en-
sign as the yacht stood off down Butte Sound
under trysan foresail jib headed topsal and
mizzen.
Sir Thomas Upton. having hidden the challen-
ger farewell. Immediately started for London.
1t is expected that the Shamrock will clear
the Null OF Kintyre tonight and that the Erin
will catch her off Malin Head.
AS already cabled. the Shamrock Will take
southerly course. Captain Hogarth expects TO
reach New-York within twenty-eight days as
ne does not intend to push the yacht to any ex-
tent She is insured at Lloyds for 10000 at
5 per cent
II was noted as a good omen that the last
racing yacht which sailed for America from
Fairlie the unbeaten Minerva. skippered by
Charlie" Barr, now skipper Of the Columbia
The Shamrocks racing spars will be taken to
New-York by the Anchor Line steamer City OF
Rome.
Captain Hogarth, Just before he started to-
day, said he considered the Shamrock to be a
perfect racing machine.
Mr.. Martineau, marine painter for the Queen
who is on board the Erin will paint the Sham
rock on the voyage for Sir Thomas Upton.
In order to avoid straining by use of the spin
maker, Captain Hogarth has rugged up the cross
backyard with a square sail.
Addressing the crew on his farewell visit, Sir
Thomas Upton expressed his confidence that
they would strain every nerve 10 win the cup
II they succeeded. he said he would show his
appreciation Of their services in a manner that
would satisfy all. He badc them remember that
the eyes Of the civilized world were upon them,
and he remarked that he was entirely confident
that they would get fair play in the United
States as anywhere in the world.
Sir Thomas Upton. Captain HOgarth and Cap
tain Wringe, in their concluding interviews. eX
pressed themselves In terms Of the utmost con-
fidence regarding the result.
The breeze gave the Shamrock a good run
down Fairlie Roads. and even in the broken
water she left practically wave. She APP
peared TO be a good weather boat.
If the Shamrock and the Erin lose sight OF
each other. the plan is to run for the Azores.
and another rendezvous has been arranged be-
tween the Azores and Amc. a.
The Shamrock carries t., colapsible boats
cutter gig and dingy. and is provided with
all the necessaries for the safety OF the crew