 Philip Fleming put his men to a severe test from the bath-house to the bridge, and the determination and speed by means of which "Leander" drew level with their opponents after one minute's rapid spurt, were simply unique.The German crew was not rowed out, however, and a desperate struggle took place all the way from the bridge to the finish, the result being that "Leander" won by about half a length.Once more a British boat won with excellent tactics.