Start of Bermuda Race, 1934

black-and -white photograph; safety negative

PHOTOGRAPHS - SOFT NEGATIVES
Rosenfeld and Sons
USA, CT, New London
1934
safety film, Eastman Kodak #19; emulsion recovered
overall: 5 x 7 in.

5x7 safety negative by Rosenfeld and Sons, 1934. Image is the start of the larger vessels of the 1934 Bermuda Race. From left to right, starboard beam view, are SAVANNAH, #27; VOLANTE, #G17, DAUNTLESS; VAMARIE; and GRENADIER, #8. Behind DAUNTLESS, DORADE's sail #16 is visable. The race began June 24, 1934 from New London, CT with Class B leaving at 8:30a.m. EST and the larger class(es) leaving 30 minutes later. EDLU, owned by R. J. Schaefer went on to win top honors. Typed and stamped on original negative sleeve: "68260-F / BERMUDA 1934 / [box] 4033" and written: "Bermuda Race / Class B". [This image is misidentified as the start of 'Class B' when, in fact, it is the start of Class A vessels and the one Class C vessel - ketch ASTARTE]. CREDIT LINE: Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection. DUP 1

1984.187.68260F

Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection