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EDITION : 1930
DATE : 14 Apr 1930
COURSE : 0
DESCRIPTION SITE :
The only wooden J Class
yacht ever built. Built for Sir Thomas J
Lipton's fifth and final America's
Cup challenge. Designed by Charles E. Nicholson and built by Camper &
Nicholsons,
Gosport, England. Sailmaker: Ratsey and Lapthorn. Launched:
April
14th, 1930. Keel cutter fitted with a centrerboard. Universal Rule
Rating was J Class, 76.0. Sail number: none in 1930, and then J K3 in
1931. Sailed under the flag of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club as challenger
but
defeated in the 14th America's Cup by the defender 'Enterprise'. NOTES AMERICA-SCOOP : LICENCE : Autorisation en cours |