The painting shows the Yacht America saluting the Royal Yacht Victoria & Albert on nearing the Needles during the 1851 America Cup. The Queen and her family were most gratified by this, although they were disappointed that there was no British yacht near enough to put up any contest, the Queen was most pleased the Americans lowered their flag and waved their caps at her.
Limited Edition lithographs printed in Paris on heavy watercolor stock, in a minimum of 20 colors, with exceptional luminosity.