VOLUNTEER’S END.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVI, Issue 938, 27 February 1908, Page 12

VOLUNTEER’S END.

The well-known yawl Volunteer was broken up at Levuka a few weeks ago, when it is said the lead on her keel fetched more money than the price given for her by the late Mr. Hennings. Volunteer was built in Sydney from a design by Mr. Walter Reeks. She was originally a cutter, and among other wins beat the 40rater Era in the race for the Centennial Cup of 500sovs. Some time afterwards she sailed across to Auckland, where Mr. Tom Henderson had her for some seasons. Volunteer’s next owner was Mr. Alex. Alison, who on one occasion took the Governor (Lord Ranfurly) and party for a cruise. I had the good fortune to be on board, and yet remember the very pleasant time that was spent on the big white yawl, for our late Governor was a keen sportsman and an adept at spinning yarns. Mr. Alison ultimately disposed of Volunteer to Mr. Hennings, of Fiji, and the yacht made a fast trip of 6% days to her new port. Not long afterwards Mr. Hennings died, leaving the yawl to his nephew, and I suppose that it is by his orders she has been broken up. Volunteer was one. of the last of the old straight-stemmed yachts, and was a fast boat of her type.