Three Thousand Miles Race for King Alfonso's Cup New York, July Five large schooners, the Guinevere, Atlantic, Elena, Zodiac and Azara, between 113 and 195 feet, long, started to-day on a 9,000-mile race to Santander, Spain, for a cup presented by King Alfonso of Spain, A similar race for smaller yachts started a week ago. The vessels are provided with motors which, however, must not be used, Their engines are sealed up.
The Atlantic, which was once owned by Cornelius Vanderbilt, won the German Emperor's cup 23 years ago in a race from New York to Lizard, taking 12 days and 4 hours
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