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The three-masted topsail schooner Atlantic was one of twelve vessels which com... The three-masted topsail schooner Atlantic was one of twelve vessels which competed for the 1905 Emperor?s Cup a prize put up by Germany?s Kaiser Wilhelm for a race between New York and the Lizard (the extreme tip of Cornwall). Atlantic won the cup by... more

In its day there was no yacht like the Bluenose II a fishing schooner that com... In its day there was no yacht like the Bluenose II a fishing schooner that combined efficiency beauty and speed. It was built in Nova Scotia in 1921 to fish the rough waters off the coast of Newfoundland. It would stay out on the sea until its holds... more

Founded by Christopher Columbus Smith around the 1920s Chris Craft Co. still s... Founded by Christopher Columbus Smith around the 1920s Chris Craft Co. still stands as a leader in producing high-powered luxurious leisure boats. The quality of his models was tested through competitive speedboat racing and the Christ Craft... more

The three-masted topsail schooner Atlantic was one of twelve vessels that comp... The three-masted topsail schooner Atlantic was one of twelve vessels that competed for the 1905 Emperor's Cup, a prize put up by Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm for a race between New York and the Lizard (the extreme tip of Cornwall). Atlantic won the cup by... more

The Chris Craft logo is associated with both superior speed and craftsmanship.... The Chris Craft logo is associated with both superior speed and craftsmanship. Founded by Christopher Columbus Smith around the 1920s, Chris Craft Co. still stands as a leader in producing high-powered, luxurious leisure boats. These pleasingly... more

America Cup Racing Yacht Fully Assembled Model The 19th-century racing yacht A... America Cup Racing Yacht Fully Assembled Model The 19th-century racing yacht America was designed by George Steers for Commodore John Cox Stevens. It was named after the first international sailing trophy it won the America s Cup. America captured the... more

This Shamrock half hull was inspired by the sailing boat Shamrock a racing yac... This Shamrock half hull was inspired by the sailing boat Shamrock a racing yacht built in 1898 which was the unsuccessful Irish challenger for the 10th Americas Cup in 1899 against the United States defender Columbia. It was made of wood and... more

An enthusiast for motor boat racing Achilles Castoldi decided to focus on sett... An enthusiast for motor boat racing Achilles Castoldi decided to focus on setting top speed records in 1953. He commissioned a 800kg class three-pont hydroplane hull to be built by Cantieri Timossi. The hull was dubbed Arno XI. As for the engine he... more