New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
AN EXCITING RACE Up THE BAY.

AN EXCITING RACE Up THE BAY.
THE NEW BIT DISABLED YACHT KANAwHA
SHOWS ITS HEELS TO THE SWIFT MONMOUTH
One Of the most exciting and peculiar races seen
| IN New-York Harbor In a long time took place yes
terday between the New-Jersey Central Railroad
Company's steamboat the Monmouth WHICH P'e'
between this city and Atlantic Highlands ana Johh
p Duncan's twin screw steam yacht Kama
vha trial OF speed between the two vessels had
been thought 81 for time, but It came unex-
nectedlv Yesterday The Kanawha, which was built
for Mr. Duncan by the Gas Engine ard Power Com
pany and Charles l.. Seabury q Co. to take the
Mace Of the former yacht Kanawha which was sold
to the Government last year went into commission
on Friday While on her way through the Harlem
River the ends OF two nanges OF her sarboard pro
heller were broken She went to the Atlantic High
| lands on Saturday.
one OF the conditions imposed on the builders Of
the Kanawha that she should be able to beat
the Monmouth. which Is one OF the fastest boats
plying in NewYork Harbor
About $50 .. m. yesterday the Kanawha was or
Sandy Hook having on board her owner; Charles
L. seabury her designer and several guests, when
the Monmouth appeared coming from Atlantic
Highlands.
Lets give her a brush anyway, notwithstanding
| our damaged propeller" said Captain William
Miller Mr. Duncan and Mr.. Seabury agreeing, the
Kanawha started up the Lower Bay after the Mon
| mouth. The Yacht was about 300 yards astern when
| she entered on the race.
The Monmouth was going at the top OF her speed,
but the yacht not only had no difficulty in gaining
| upon her, but for while It evident that the
| Kanawha had not yet been put to her test speed.
| AS the two boats SKINNED over the smooth waters
rapidly gained upon The steamboat until Just after
darted past Liberty Island and up the North River
crowded on the Monmouth joining In.
1T could hardly be called race, SAID captain
Martin OF the Monmouth afterward. for the yacht
simply played with us until she got ready to pass
| us and then--she went"
Her e euaranteed speed is twentS.two miles an hour
| Her Construction throughout is OF steel Her length
IS feet She has two triple expansion engines and
there are four patent safety water tube boilers for
evaporator and electric light plant when the main
are n set use %n ae '@o ad n
set Of steam steering engines The yacht Is OF three
s appointments and lifted with all the modern
| convenences and appliances.
| of the Kanawha is of steel and cased in a fine
| quality OF teakwood: The forward part OF the
aTss Ss & IN ha ser n m al
the pantry nt teS Nth shelves lockers ice
and all conyeniences This room is mahogany fin
saey below on the port side aft Of the s'& dining
room IL the captains stateroom, fitted with berth.
sa etc Aft Of the main house and
with It is arranged the chartroom. also used as
Directly aft Of the chain locker, in the forward
part OF the yacht the forecastle s arranged fitted
with folding berths lockers, table for crews mess
etc In the forward part is bath and toilet room
and in the after part is a toilet and wash room
| for the crew
| The officers quarters arranged with four
staterooms.
Aft OF the engine space Is the owners quarters
consisting OF two large staterooms. connecting
by a sliding door. These furnished
each with a brass bedstead There Is large closet
each and an Ssr With Of dyaG
| OF these rooms is large bathroom, fitted with
| bathub with fresh and salt water connections
and heated by steam coil The finish OF these state
| rooms and bathrooms is blrd'seye maple Aft OF
the owners staterooms there aIe three staterooms
for guests. also large BATHROOM for guests use.