and was built from the de- speed attained for several hours with continuous steam- watertight compartments by five bulkheads. She was sign of Mr. George L. Watson, of Glasgow. ing being 1634 knots per hour, equal to 19°288 statute launched on the 18th of February, 1897. She was The ‘‘ Mayflower” is… … MR. On June 5 she was towed to Gourock Bay, where she put in place by Messrs. D. Rowan & Son, of Glasgow. with a well aft of the raised forecastle head and for- On May 22 the yacht went on an official trial trip: a remained until the next day, when she left for Cowes. ward of the foremast, while…
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