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The ''America'' was a 19th Century racing Yacht which gave its name to the international Sailing Trophy it first won -- the America's Cup . The Schooner was designed by George Steers for Commodore John Cox Stevens and a syndicate from the New York Yacht Club . On August 22 , 1851 , the ''America'' won by over 20 minutes the Royal Yacht Squadron's 53 mile Regatta around the Isle Of Wight , capturing the "One Hundred Sovereign Cup." Watching the race, Queen Victoria asked who was second, and received the famous reply: "There is no second, your Majesty."


SPECIFICATIONS


General characteristics

  • Crew:

  • Length (overall): 101 ft 3 in (30.85 m)

  • Length (waterline): 89 ft 10 in (27.39 m)

  • Beam: 22 ft 10 in (6.95 m)

  • Draft: 10 ft 11 in (3.33 m)

  • Sail area (upwind): 5296 ft² ( 492 m²)

  • Sail area (downwind): ft² ( m²)

  • Mast height:

  • Displacement: 170 tons

  • Hull material: Wood ( White Oak , Locust , Cedar , Chestnut )

  • Rating: None



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