Thomas DUTTON

THE START FOR THE GREAT ATLANTIC RACE
December 11th 1866 To the Commodore & Members of the New York Yacht Club, this print is respectfully dedicated by their most obedient servant, William Foster

32 x 24 inches

This wonderful and evocative image depicts the commencement of the inaugural Great Atlantic Race in 1866 at Sandy Hook, just off the coast of New Jersey. The ships depicted are (from left to right): Henrietta, Vesta and Fleetwing. They set sail on the 11th December 1866 and the race was won by Henrietta on Christmas Day after 13 days, 21 hours and 55 minutes. In second place was Fleetwing with Vesta in third.