The China Clippers
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She passed west of THE CHINA CLIPPERS 255 St. Helena on i8th August, ten days from the Cape; and two days later overhauled Belted Will, which had been nine days ahead at Sunda Strait. At daylight on 20th August Belted Will was sighted ahead on AriePs port bow, and at 10 a.m. on the 2 1st she went out of sight on the latter's starboard quarter.
On 25th August Ariel crossed the equator.
On Sunday, ^th September, at daylight Ariel sighted a ship right astern with a Jamie Green and other tea clippe...r kites set, which was thought to be Fiery Cross. However, this was a mistake as Captain Keay found out when he signalled Fiery Cross a week later. The wind was baffling and all round the compass, but in the afternoon the unknown racer astern dropped out of sight.
On 15th September Ariel came up with Fiery Cross, which was 3 miles ahead at daylight. The two ships exchanged signals and compared Green- wich time. The wind was fresh from E.S.E. with strong gusts, both vessels were braced sharp up on the starboard tack with royals and staysails fast, and it was soon evident that on this point of sailing there was little to choose between the two, Ariel only managing to weather and head reach on Fiery Cross a mile or so, though the former's run for the 24 hours was 260 miles.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
She passed west of THE CHINA CLIPPERS 255 St. Helena on i8th August, ten days from the Cape; and two days later overhauled Belted Will, which had been nine days ahead at Sunda Strait. At daylight on 20th August Belted Will was sighted ahead on AriePs port bow, and at 10 a.m. on the 2 1st she went out of sight on the latter's starboard quarter.
On 25th August Ariel crossed the equator.
On Sunday, ^th September, at daylight Ariel sighted a ship right astern with a Jamie Green and other tea clippe...r kites set, which was thought to be Fiery Cross. However, this was a mistake as Captain Keay found out when he signalled Fiery Cross a week later. The wind was baffling and all round the compass, but in the afternoon the unknown racer astern dropped out of sight.
On 15th September Ariel came up with Fiery Cross, which was 3 miles ahead at daylight. The two ships exchanged signals and compared Green- wich time. The wind was fresh from E.S.E. with strong gusts, both vessels were braced sharp up on the starboard tack with royals and staysails fast, and it was soon evident that on this point of sailing there was little to choose between the two, Ariel only managing to weather and head reach on Fiery Cross a mile or so, though the former's run for the 24 hours was 260 miles.
What to read after The China Clippers?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Basil Lubbock to read onlineMoreLess
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