America

Vessel summary

Name: America
Type: schooner, yacht
Builder: Brown, William; Steers, George
When launched (Date built): 1851
Place built: United States, New York, New York, Brooklyn

Description

Racing yacht commissioned by members of the New York Yacht Club. ‘America’ sailed to England in 1851 and entered the Hundred Guinea Cup yacht race around the Isle of Wight and won handily. This race was the start of the America’s Cup series that is still in contention today.