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J. Andrew Bennett, 20th Century
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J. Andrew Bennett, 20th Century

A tough slog to windward: Britannia racing 'J' class yachts in Weymouth Bay, 1934

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J. Andrew Bennett, 20th Century
A tough slog to windward: Britannia racing 'J' class yachts in Weymouth Bay, 1934
signed 'J. Andrew Bennett' (lower left)
oil on canvas
20 x 30 in. (50.8 x 76.2 cm.)
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From her launch in 1893 right through to the 1930s, the Royal racing yacht Britannia achieved an unequalled level of success. However, despite being re-rigged to a Bermudan sail plan, she was no match for the newly introduced 'J' class yachts, especially when beating to windward.