Jefferson, Sam
Gordon Bennett and the First Yacht Race Across the Atlantic
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472941022
- author:
- Jefferson, Sam
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Adlard Coles Nautical
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.22 kg
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, History, History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The 1866 Transatlantic Yacht Race: A Story of Adventure and Rivalry In one of the most infamous maritime contests in history, three yachts battled across the Atlantic Ocean in the dead of winter, vying for a $90,000 prize. The event, which took place on May 16, 1866, was marked by tragedy, with six men losing their lives in the brutal and closely contested contest. At the heart of this story is James Gordon Bennett, the son of a multimillionaire newspaper proprietor, who owned the victorious yacht Henrietta. Bennett's background as a serious yachtsman and his experience during the American Civil War are juxtaposed with his notorious reputation for reckless behavior, including infamous stunts such as driving naked through New York streets. The narrative also explores the lives of other key figures involved in the race, including Captain Samuel Samuels, financier Leonard Jerome, and journalist Stephen Fisk. Their stories offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century yachting and the social dynamics that defined America's 'gilded age'.
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