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Lot Essay
Dolphin, a 217-ton schooner, was built in 1837 for Mr. George Ackers who kept her until 1840 when she was replaced by his larger and more successful Brilliant. Menai was a 175-ton cutter owned, in 1837, by E.N. Harvey, whilst the two cutters astern of the leaders, Crusader - 126 tons, and Rostellan - 60 tons, were owned by Robert Meiklam and T.G. French respectively.
George Holland Ackers, presumably the winner of the match depicted above, devised the so-called Ackers' Graduated Scale, a system of time allowance which brought about significant improvements in the sport after it was introduced into competitive racing in 1843.
George Holland Ackers, presumably the winner of the match depicted above, devised the so-called Ackers' Graduated Scale, a system of time allowance which brought about significant improvements in the sport after it was introduced into competitive racing in 1843.