The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24
SHAMROCK II OUT AGAIN
SHE DID NOT. HOWEVER, SAIL OVER
THE AMERICAS CUP COURSE.
Sir Thomas Upton to Take n Day on
bia i'm n Trial Race To-Day.

NEW YORK. Aug. 23.-Owing to a mis-
understanding of orders the cup challenger
Shamrock III did not nave a trial spin out
side of Sandy Hook to-day. The original
programme was 10 ave the yacht towed to
Sandy Hook from her anchorage off Staple
ton, Staten island, starting at IL o'clock.
and then to have her go out for a trial spin
over the Americas cup course in the after
noon. But the forenoon was spent in put
ting battens in the new mainsail and in
making some alterations and repairs to the
rigging. 1t was noon before this was fin
ished, so the Shamrock was not ready to
start until after the men had had their
dinner.
At l:50 o'clock the crew began hosting
her mainsail, Captain Sycamore under
standing that the yacht was to sail out to
Sandy Hook. But Sir Thomas Upton and
Designer Watson, after a conference, de-
cided that 1t would be better TO tow. the
yacht out with the Erin on account OF the
If the yacht sailed, would make IL a long,
IL he yacht sailed, would make IT a long,
tedious beat down the main ship channel TO
Sandy Hook. Accordingly. at 2 p. M, a
stout haWser, the one with which the
Shamrock was towed en- her voyage across
the Atlantic, was passed out from the
Erin's taffrail and the tow began; After
the yachts anchor was up the Erin went
away with the yacht at a ten-knot clip,
leaving the accompanying tugboats far
astern.
AS the vessels passed out by the Romer
beacon they began TO feel the effect of the
easterly sea which was rolling in. AT 3 p.
N. they rounded the southwest spirit and
headed out TO sea. 1T was then so late
that Sir Thomas and the yachts designer
decided II would be better not TO attempt
TO sail over any stated course before dark.
So about half o mile east Of the bell buoy
off Sandy Hook the tow line was cast off,
the Shamrock's staysail was broken out
and under that sail she returned 10 within
Hook bay. She showed wonderful ability
TO work to windward under that short sail.
The Associated Press tug towed her the
last half mile until she was made fast TO
her buoy at 4 p. m.
After the yacht was secure Sir Thomas
Upton went on board the press boat and
told the newspaper men that he and his
party were going to take the only day
Off they would probably be able &c have
before the cup races. They were going
stitution OF Oyster Bay tomorrow, he
said. lie announced hat the Shamrock
would not sail again until Monday, but
that she would go out every day after that
except Sunday TO take trial spins over the
Americas cup course.
AS soon as the Erin's anchor was down
In Sandy Hook bay Lieutenant Colonel
Burbank, commandant at the artillery post
at Sandy Hook, accompanied by his FAM
lily and staff. and Captain Hern, OF the
Fifth Artillery Band, went out In the
steamer Ordnance to pay their respects. to
Sir Thomas. He paid them a visit in his
launch and later entertained the party on
board the Erin while the band PLAYED pop
ular Irish airs in honor of the occasion.
guests paio Lieutenant Colonel Burbank a
return visit on shore.