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| RELIANCE," AMERICA'S CUP DEFENDER, 1903 - Note the broad relatively low rig, the bowsprit, and the boom overhanging the counter. |
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"ENTERPRISE," AMERICA'S CUP DEFENDER, 1930 - Note the high, relatively narrow rig, shorter on the foot than the overall length of the boat. Enterprise is crossing the bow of Shamrock V one minute before the finish of the first America's Cup race. |
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STERN VIEW OF LEAD KEEL, FRAMES AND TWO PLATES -Note how plating overlaps upper part of lead keel. Screws through the plating help to secure the keel to the hull. |
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STERN VIEW SHOWING CONSTRUCTION OF ENTERPRISE - Note rudder post and vertical midship deck stanchions |
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BOW VIEW SHOWING CONSTRUCTION OF ENTERPRISE |
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| DECK VIEW SHOWING CONSTRUCTION OF ENTERPRISE - Note the large web frame aft and the diagonal deck straps. |
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LONGITUDINAL SECTION VIEW OF 'ENTERPRISE" |
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LAUNCHING OF "ENTERPRISE" - APRIL 14, 1930
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ENTERPRISE AFLOAT AFTER LAUNCHING |
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LOWERING THE WOODEN MAST THROUGH THE MAST HOLE - The Corona, Enterprise's mother-ship, is lying' alongside the adjoining dock. |
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| THE DERRICK BOOM HOLDING THE MAST - The shrouds and stays are being fitted in place and set up. |
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"ENTERPRISE'S" SHROUDS SHOWING CHANGES MADE DURING SEASON |
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"ENTERPRISE'S" BACKSTAYS AND HEADSTAYS SHOWIXG CHANGES MADE DURING SEASON |
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ENTERPRISE ON EARLY TRIAL - The lower spreader is lifted to make a clear lead for the No. 2 jib topsail sheet. |
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ENTERPRISE SAILING TO WINDWARD WITH GENOA JIB SET - All interference with the set of the genoa is obviated by lifting the spreader and by returning the upper shroud to the mast. |
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ENTERPRISE (TO WINDWARD) PASSING RESOLUTE ON WINDWARD LEG, TWO MINUTES AFTER THE START OF SECOND RACE
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START OF LONG ISLAND SOUND RACE, MAY 17 - Resolute (left), Vanitie (centre). Enterprise (right). |
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"ENTERPRISE" BEATING TO LEEWARD IN LAST TRIAL RACE - This photograph was taken from a blimp, a few hours before Enterprise was chosen to defend The America's Cup. |
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ENTERPRISE DURALUMIN MAST BEING PLACED ON BARGE |
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MODELS OF 1930 CUP CANDIDATES - Top to bottom: Weetamoe, Enterprise, Whirlwind, Yankee. |
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| MODELS OF RELIANCE (1903) AND SHAMROCK V (1930) |
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FIRST RACE OF CUP CANDIDATES OFF GLENN COVE - Left to right: Enterprise, Weetamoe, Resolute, Vanitie, Whirlwind. |
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THIRTY SECONDS AFTER START OF FIRST RACE - Left to right: Enterprise, Vanitie, Whirlwind, Resolute, Weetamoe. |
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Chart of Long Island Sound races (June 11-17) |
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"WEETAMOE": Note the high foretriangle and consequent absence of upper spreaders, and jumper struts.
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| "YANKEE": Note the four sets ut short spreaders ami the two long jumper struts. |
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"WHIRLWIND" - Note the stern; she is a "double-ender" |
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START OF THE FIRST EASTERN YACHT CLUB RACE, JUNE 23 |
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Chart of Eastern Yacht Club races (June 23-25) |
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Looking forward of Enterprise below deck |
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| Looking aft of Enterprise below deck |
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"WEETAMOE" CLOSE-HAULED ON HER WAY TO THE STARTING LINE OF SVENTH OBSERVATION RACE
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LOOKING UP AT "ENTERPRISE'S" WOODEN MAST AND SPREADERS |
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LOOKING UP AT "ENTERPRISE'S" DURALUMIN MAST AND STEEL SPREADERS |
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"ENTERPRISE" FINISHING SECOND IN THE RACE FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT CUP |
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ENTERPRISE" REACHING ON THE SECOND LEG OF SECOND EASTERN YACHT CLUB RACE
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CHART OF THE NEW YORK YACHT CLUB CRUISE (AUGUST 2-9) |
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"ENTERPRISE'S" PARK AVENUE BOOM |
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THE PARK AVENUE BOOM FROM ALOFT - Note the aerodynamic curve at the foot o£ the mainsail, the width of the boom (which prevents a down draft under it) and the man walking on it. |
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CHART OF OBSERVATION RACES (JULY 7- 17) - WINDWARD AND LEEWARD COURSES - TRIANGULAR COURSES
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| "ENTERPRISE" BEATING TO WINDWARD IN SECOND TRIAL RACE |
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"ENTERPRISE" HITTING A SEA ON WINDWARD LEG, SECOND TRIAL RACE |
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"SHAMROCK V” ON THE WIND IN A LIGHT BREEZE - Note the high foretriangle and consequent absence o£ upper spreaders and jumper struts. Note also the double set of small intermediary spreaders. |
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"ENTERPRISE" WITH HER HEAVY WEATHER RIG ON FINAL TRIAL SPIN |
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Part of the fleet following the first race |
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CHART OF AMERICA'S CUP RACES
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Enterprise (left) and Shamrock V forty seconds before start of first race |
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Enterprise (left) homeward bound, passing Shamrock V outward bound, in the first race
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"ENTERPRISE" WINNING THE FIRST AMERICA'S CUP RACE - The photograph was taken from the Race Committee tug (on left).
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Ten seconds after the start of second America's Cup race
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| Forty seconds before the start of the third race |
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Two minutes after the start of the third race |
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SAILING INTO NEWPORT HARBOR AFTER THIRD AMERICA'S CUP RACE
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FIVE SECONDS BEFORE THE START OF FOURTH AMERICA'S CUP RACE |
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"SHAMROCK V" ON THE WIND |
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