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SCHOONER "AMERICA" 1851 AMERICA'S CUP WINNER 1/64 BEAUTIFUL MODEL - $395 (Fairfield, CT)
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This is a 1/64 scale model of the schooner "America" assembled to look like it did when it won the America's cup in 1851 (originally called the 100 Guinea Cup). This gorgeous model was painstakingly built and painted by hand over the course of more than a year. The artist is downsizing his residence and will no longer have room for this great model. His loss is your gain.
The model schooner is in pristine condition and measures 20 1/4" long by 11 1/4" wide by 18 1/2" high. It is protected by a clear, plexiglass display case for proud presentation. You must see this model ship to believe it.
We live in Fairfield, CT just off exit 44 on the Merritt Parkway.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
The Yacht:
The America was a 100-foot schooner designed by George Steers and built in New York.
The Race:
The race was a fleet race, not a match race like modern America's Cup events, with 15 yachts competing.
The Significance:
The America's victory marked the beginning of the America's Cup competition, which has since become a prestigious international sailing event. The trophy was later donated to the New York Yacht Club and renamed in honor of the winning yacht.
The Impact:
The America's win showcased American yacht design and shipbuilding, contributing to the event's enduring legacy.