Description of the distinguishing Colours of the PLEASURE BOATS which Sail on Friday, July 2, for the CUP given by the Proprietors of VAUXHALL GARDENS
1790
Each of the Race Boats will be distinguished by St. George's board Pendant; viz. a red Cross on white ground, at her Peak; marked with blue spots or balls, as in the above Plan. The First in the subjoined List, will have the spot No. 1: The Second Nos. 1 and 2; The Third 1 2 and 3, and so on progressively.
| LIST OF BOATS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boats | Names | Of what Place. | Tonnage | Spots |
| Mercury, | Capt. Simms, | London, | VIII. | 1 |
| Adventure, | ----- Bailis, | Westminister, | X. | 2 |
| Eclipse | ----- Astley, | Lambeth, | XVII. | 3 |
| Tartar | ----- Walmsley | Hammersmith, | XII. | 4 |
| Cumberland, | Commodore Taylor, | London, | XII. | 5 |
N.B. the Cumberland is not intended to start; but entered by her Owner to establish her right to Sail
