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September 21, 1915
Evening Journal
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
Commodore William H. Ewing's motor cruiser Gniwe set the fastest time in a 110-nautical-mile race from Camden Motorboat Club to Ship John Light and back on Saturday, finishing fourth at 12 hours 21 minutes 18 seconds for the T. Coleman du Pont trophy.
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COMMODORE EWING'S BOAT MAKES FASTEST TIME
Commodore William H. Ewing, of the United Boat Club, of this city, is being congratulated on the showing of his motor cruiser Gniwe in the race from the Camden Motorboat Club to Ship John Light and return on Saturday for the T. Coleman du Pont trophy.
Gniwe was the only Wilmington boat in the 110 nautical mile race, and also was the scratch boat.
While Gniwe finished fourth, it made the fastest time of the contest, 12 hours 21 minutes and 18 seconds, the next best time being 12 hours 49 minutes by the crack Camden cruiser Jennie S.
Commodore William H. Ewing, of the United Boat Club, of this city, is being congratulated on the showing of his motor cruiser Gniwe in the race from the Camden Motorboat Club to Ship John Light and return on Saturday for the T. Coleman du Pont trophy.
Gniwe was the only Wilmington boat in the 110 nautical mile race, and also was the scratch boat.
While Gniwe finished fourth, it made the fastest time of the contest, 12 hours 21 minutes and 18 seconds, the next best time being 12 hours 49 minutes by the crack Camden cruiser Jennie S.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Boat Race
Fastest Time
Motor Cruiser
Wilmington Boat
Camden Race
What entities or persons were involved?
Commodore William H. Ewing
Where did it happen?
From The Camden Motorboat Club To Ship John Light And Return
Story Details
Key Persons
Commodore William H. Ewing
Location
From The Camden Motorboat Club To Ship John Light And Return
Event Date
Saturday
Story Details
Commodore William H. Ewing's motor cruiser Gniwe, the only Wilmington boat and scratch boat in the 110 nautical mile race for the T. Coleman du Pont trophy, finished fourth but made the fastest time of 12 hours 21 minutes and 18 seconds.