Yarmouth Notes, 1830-1872. Collated from the File of the Norwich MercuryPalmer, Frederick Danby
History
Yarmouth Notes, 1830-1872. Collated from the File of the Norwich Mercury
Palmer, Frederick Danby
Great Yarmouth (England) -- History
Mr. Bagshaw addressed the electors from the “Star Hotel,” when Mr. J. W.
Shelly made some strong observations on the conduct of Mr. Rumbold’s
friends in supporting Mr. Sandars jointly with that gentleman, which
appear to have caused a great deal of “heart burning” in the borough and
this especially so with regard to a combination known as the “Star
clique.”
July 22nd.—Mr. Edward Sewell (a quaker) who had been denounced by Mr.
Shelly for voting for Sandars and Rumbold, vindicated his conduct in this
issue.
The gigs of Mr. C. C. Aldred and Mr. Spencer Smyth (surgeons) had been in
collision in Regent Street, and the latter gentleman and his assistant
upset.
The Regatta had been held, the band of the 16th Lancers coming from
Norwich, and there was an immense concourse of people present.
In the first match, a purse of £60 for yachts, the following entered:—
1.—“Esk,” R. Antrem, Esq., 25 tons, white with red border, R.T.Y.C.
2.—“Prima Donna,” J. L. Ives, Esq., 25 tons, white with blue cross,
R.T.Y.C.
3.—“Mosquito,” C. Mare, Esq., 50 tons, blue and orange quartered,
R.T.Y.C.
4.—“Secret,” I. Wicks, Esq., 25 tons, blue and white crescent, R.T.Y.C.
5.—“Gauntlet,” J. Penrice, Esq., 15 tons, red and white zigzag, R.V.Y.C.
6.—“Blue Bell,” Lord A. Conyngham, 30 tons, light blue, S.Y.C.
7.—“Daring,” G. Cook, Esq., 31 tons, red burgee R.T.Y.C.
The “Daring” and “Secret” withdrew under protest that the “Mosquito” did
not start from her moorings. This she had done, but the hour for
starting having been delayed she was obliged to remove. At ten seconds
past one o’clock they all started with a stiff breeze from the S.W. The
“Mosquito” took the lead after rounding the first buoy, and maintained it
throughout. The “Esk” gave up the contest at 2.30, and the “Blue Bell”
in rounding the second buoy carried away her foremast.
The times at which they came in were as follows:—
1ST RND. 2ND RND. 3RD RND.
H. M. S. H. M. S. H. M. S.
“Mosquito” 1 55 20 2 54 8 3 52 47
“Blue Bell” 2 3 33 3 12 54 4 19 31
“Prima Donna” 2 7 54 3 33 38 5 10 31
“Gauntlet” 2 18 44 3 59 30
The “Mosquito,” is a very superior vessel, built by Mr. Mare of
Blackwall, who built the “Norfolk,” steampacket, of this port.
Immediately after the receipt of the prize, which was awarded by the
Committee to whom the protest was referred, she set off for Hull to
contend for the prize on Thursday.
Sailing match for a purse of 20 sovereigns. Time race by Yawls of any
length; the first Yawl to have £12, the second £5, and the third £3.
Four to start or no match. Time 30 seconds to a foot. Entrance 2s. 6d.
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