Moulded glass pint beer mug, with fluted sides and engraved incription. Inscribed: 'This tankard bears the signatures of the captains of the tall ships in the Torbay to Lisbon race July 1956. The letter before the ship's name gives key to captain's signature and country...the picture cutting of Moyana in the base is taken from a newspaper photograph. Presented and engraved by A. Brockhurst, Malden, Paignton.'
'PINT' ER 478'. Participants in this race: A. Moyana, first over 100 tons [Britain, H. Stewart]. B. Christian Radish [sic], [Norway, Miershief] C. Ruyam [Turkey, Hasim Mardin] D. Falken [Sweden, Carl Bager] E. Maybe [Holland, J.J.van Rietschoten] F. Gladan [Sweden, Anders Farnell.] G. Flying Clipper [Sweden] H. Creole [Britain, Illingworth. I. Sorlandet [Norway, Paul Haegstrom. J. Sagres [Portugal] K. Mercator [Belgium, Roger Guys.] L. George Stage [Denmark. A.P. Norgard]. M. Artica II, first under 100 tons [Italy] N. Juana [Argentina] O. Sercine [France] P. Marabu [Britain] Q. Bellabrix [Portugal] R. Bernice [Britain] S. Provident [Britain] T. Theodora. U. Lady Francesca [Britain].