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The Cutter Yacht, Corsair, R. Y. S. Sailing the great match with the Talisman from Cowes round the Eddystone and back.

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

A lithograph depicting a race between the yachts 'Talisman' and 'Corsair' in choppy waters and about to approach the Eddystone nearly together. 'Corsair' won the race by 1 minute and 30 seconds. Owned by Mr. John Congreve, Esq., the 'Corsair' was one of the most notable cutters of its time. Her chief competitor was the 'Talisman,' which belonged to Mr. Robert Meiklam, Esq.


racing
1842-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Condy, Nicholas Matthew; Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth; Day & Haghe; Ackermann & Co.; Foster, George; Fry, Edmund
ink; paper
11 1/4 in x 14 1/2 in
Britain: London; Britain: Plymouth