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The Everard or “Sara” Cup

The Everard or “Sara” Cup

Engraved on one side:

CENTENARY YEAR

THAMES SAILING BARGE MATCH

14TH. JUNE 1963

CHAMPION BOWSPRIT CLASS

THIRD PRIZE 

PRESENTED BY

TRUSTEES OF THAMES SAILING BARGE MATCH

 and on the other;

“SARA”

OWNERS: F.T. EVERARD & SONS LTD.

MASTER: J. MOLE

“Sara”, fifty tons, built at Conyer Quay in 1902, became one of the most successful vessels in theThamesand Medway barge races, winning many awards.  Her most amazing and memorable performance was in the Thames Coronation Race of 1937: caught beating the wrong way at the gun, she lost twenty minutes, but eventually won the race ten minutes ahead of her nearest rival.

Presented by  Mr. F.M. Everard in commemoration of his year as Prime Warden, 1989-1990. The gift is accompanied by a framed colour photograph of  “Sara” running home in the Medway Race on 21st. June 1957.

Silver two handled cup and cover. Height 12.1/2 ins.  Made by John Henry Rawlings, London, 1890.

(313/1990)

The Everard or Sara CupThe Everard or Sara CupThe Everard or Sara Cup

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