Americas Cup Sailboat
During the early part of the 19th century the British had established a reputation for ocean yacht racing. Looking to stem that tide, The New York Yacht club engaged George Steers to design the fastest ocean sailboat racing yacht vessel. She was delivered in May, 1851, and was beautifully proportioned. At 171 tons, she was 89 feet long at the waterline, 22 foot abeam, and possessed an 11 foot draft. The sailboat was aptly named America. After reaching England, she was invited to participate against fifteen racing yachts in the annual 53 mile sailboat race around the Isle of Wight conducted by The Royal Yacht Squadron. America won her first race by 2 minutes. Next she sailed in a match race against England’s fastest, the Titania, winning by nearly an hour. She was awarded a cup, which was aptly named the America’s Cup.
Model 200-051
33" long, 28" high, 6" wide
$160.00
Delivered
Model 400-007 32" long,
29" high, 6" wide
$635.00
Delivered
America Racing Yacht
