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Madeleine (yacht)
The ''Madeleine'' was a 19th-century racing schooner-yacht built in 1868 by David Kurby in Rye, New York and owned by Commodore Jacob B. Voorhis. ''Madeleine'' was the winner of the America's Cup in 1876 and an American defender in the 1870 America's Cup. She won the two most desired trophies reserved for schooners, the Bennett and the Douglas Cups. In 1911, the ''Madeleine'' was dismantled and sunk at the mouth of the Hillsborough River, Florida. Construction and service The ''Madeleine'' was a wood centerboard schooner-rigged racing yacht built in 1868 by David Kirby in Rye, New York. She was owned by yachtsman Commodore Jacob B. Voorhis, Jr., and later purchased by John S. Dickerson. Her home port was New York City. ''Madeleine'' was launched on March 28, 1869 at Rye from the shipyard of David Kirby, who was the same builder that modeled the ''Addie V''. She was 151-tons and owned by Jacob B. Voorhis, Jr., of the Brooklyn Yacht Club. Commodore Jacob B. Voorhis converted t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
America’s Cup
The America's Cup, informally known as the Auld Mug, is a trophy awarded in the sport of sailing. It is the oldest international competition still operating in any sport. America's Cup match races are held between two sailing yachts: one from the yacht club that currently holds the trophy (known as the defender) and the other from the yacht club that is challenging for the cup (the challenger). Matches are held several years apart on dates agreed between the defender and the challenger. There is no fixed schedule, but the races have generally been held every three to four years. The most recent America's Cup match took place in March 2021. The cup was originally known as the 'R.Y.S. £100 Cup', awarded in 1851 by the British Royal Yacht Squadron for a race around the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom. The winning yacht was a schooner called ''America'', owned by a syndicate of members from the New York Yacht Club (NYYC). In 1857, the syndicate permanently donated the trop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regatta
Boat racing is a sport in which boats, or other types of watercraft, race on water. Boat racing powered by oars is recorded as having occurred in ancient Egypt, and it is likely that people have engaged in races involving boats and other water-borne craft for as long as such watercraft have existed. A regatta is a series of boat races. The term comes from the Venetian language, with ''regata'' meaning "contest" and typically describes racing events of rowed or sailed water craft, although some powerboat race series are also called regattas. A regatta often includes social and promotional activities which surround the racing event, and except in the case of boat type (or "class") championships, is usually named for the town or venue where the event takes place. Although regattas are typically amateur competitions, they are usually formally structured events, with comprehensive rules describing the schedule and procedures of the event. Regattas may be organized as champions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York Yacht Club
The New York Yacht Club (NYYC) is a private social club and yacht club based in New York City and Newport, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1844 by nine prominent sportsmen. The members have contributed to the sport of yachting and yacht design. As of 2001, the organization was reported to have about 3,000 members. Membership in the club is by invitation only. Its officers include a commodore, vice-commodore, rear-commodore, secretary and treasurer. The club is headquartered at the New York Yacht Club Building in New York City. The America's Cup trophy was won by members in 1851 and held by the NYYC until 1983. The NYYC successfully defended the trophy twenty-four times in a row before being defeated by the Royal Perth Yacht Club, represented by the yacht '' Australia II''. The NYYC's reign was the longest winning streak as measured by years in the history of all sports. The NYYC entered 2021 and 2024 America's Cup competition under the syndicate name American Magic. Clubhou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Winning Yacht (Madeleine And Countess Of Dufferin) By Edward Moran
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Block Island
Block Island is an island in the U.S. state of Rhode Island located in Block Island Sound approximately south of the mainland and east of Montauk Point, Long Island, New York, named after Dutch explorer Adriaen Block. It is part of Washington County and shares the same area as the town of New Shoreham. The Nature Conservancy added Block Island to its list of "The Last Great Places" which consists of 12 sites in the western hemisphere, and about 40 percent of the island is set aside for conservation. It is part of the Outer Lands region, a coastal archipelago. Block Island is a popular summer tourist destination and is known for its bicycling, hiking, sailing, fishing, and beaches. It is also the location of Block Island North Light on the northern tip of the island and Block Island Southeast Light on the southeastern side, both historic lighthouses. Much of the northwestern tip of the island is an undeveloped natural area and resting stop for birds along the Atlantic flyw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
Bay Ridge is a neighborhood in the southwest corner of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It is bounded by Sunset Park to the north, Dyker Heights to the east, the Narrows and the Belt Parkway to the west, and Fort Hamilton Army Base and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to the south. The section of Bay Ridge south of 86th Street is sometimes considered part of a sub-neighborhood called Fort Hamilton. Bay Ridge was formerly the westernmost portion of the town of New Utrecht, comprising two smaller villages: Yellow Hook to the north and Fort Hamilton to the south. Yellow Hook was named for the color of the soil and was renamed Bay Ridge in December 1853 to avoid negative connotations with yellow fever at the time; the name Bay Ridge was chosen based on the local geography. Bay Ridge became developed as a rural summer resort during the mid-19th century. The arrival of the New York City Subway's Fourth Avenue Line (present-day ) in 1916 led to its development as a residential n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Gordon Bennett Jr
James Gordon Bennett Jr. (May 10, 1841May 14, 1918) was publisher of the ''New York Herald'', founded by his father, James Gordon Bennett Sr. (1795–1872), who emigrated from Scotland. He was generally known as Gordon Bennett to distinguish him from his father. Among his many sports-related accomplishments he organized both the first polo match and the first tennis match in the United States, and he personally won the first trans-oceanic yacht race. He sponsored explorers including Henry Morton Stanley's trip to Africa to find David Livingstone, and the ill-fated USS ''Jeannette'' attempt on the North Pole. Bennett's controversial reputation is thought to be the inspiration behind the phrase " Gordon Bennett!", used as an expression of incredulity."Gordon Bennett: A puzzling British exclamation" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sappho (yacht)
''Sappho'' was one of two defender yachts at the second America's Cup challenge, stepping in when defender ''Columbia'' was damaged in the third race. Design ''Sappho'' was built by Cornelius & Richard Poillon Bros. on speculation for Richard Poillon to a design by William Townsend based on the lines of ''America''. Career ''Sappho'' was launched from the C. & R. Poillon shipyard at the foot of Bridge street, on May 25, 1867. In 1868, ''Sappho'' sailed across the Atlantic to England. There she entered the Round the Isle of Wight Race. Competing against the yachts ''Aline'', ''Cambria'', ''Condor'', and Oimara, ''Sappho'' finished last. Her poor showing encouraged ''Cambria''s owner, James Lloyd Ashbury, to be the first to challenge the New York Yacht Club for the America's Cup. Following her defeat, ''Sappho'' returned to the US where she was sold to New York Yacht Club member William Proctor Douglas. Douglas turned her over to Captain Robert "Bob" Fish who altered h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fleetwing (ship, 1865)
The ''Fleetwing'' was a 19th-century wooden yacht schooner, built in 1865 by Joseph D. Van Deusen and owned by yachtsman George Archer Osgood. She was one of the fastest yachts in the squadron. The ''Fleetwing'' was in the famous 1886 transatlantic ocean race for the New York Yacht Club. She came in 12th in an unsuccessful America’s Cup defense in 1870. Construction and service The ''Fleetwing'' was built in 1865 by Joseph D. Van Deusen and owned by yachtsman George Archer Osgood brother of Franklin Osgood. George was a son-in-law of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt. She was 112 tons burden, keel boat, and 106 length on deck; 24-foot beam and 10-feet depth of hold. In September 1865, the ''Fleetwing'' was in a race with James G. Bennett's yacht ''Henrietta''. The course was from Sandy Hook around Cape May Lightship and back. The ''Fleetwing'' won by 1 hour and 19 minutes. In October 1865, ''Fleetwing'' was defeated by the ''Vesta'' over the same course. In May 1866, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbia (1871 Yacht)
''Columbia'' was one of the two yachts to successfully defend the second America's Cup race in 1871 against English challenger Livonia (yacht), ''Livonia''. Design ''Columbia'' was a wooden centerboard schooner designed and built in 1871 by J.B & J.D. Van Deusen, J. B. Van Deusen in Chester, Pennsylvania for owner Franklin Osgood of the New York Yacht Club. She was later purchased by Henry Flagler, Henry M. Flagler. Career Skippered by Andrew J. Comstock, ''Columbia'' won the first two 1871 best-of-seven races against ''Livonia''. She was beaten by ''Livonia'' in the third race, in which ''Columbia,'' damaged from the second race, was skippered by Horatio Nelson "Nelse" Comstock. She was the first America's Cup defender to concede a win to the challenger. As ''Columbia'' was further damaged in this third race, she was unable to compete in the final races. The yacht ''Sappho (yacht), Sappho'' substituted and won the America's Cup for the second time for the U.S. Comstock conti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phantom (yacht)
The ''Phantom'' was a 19th-century centerboard schooner-yacht built in 1865 by Joseph D. Van Deusen and first owned by yachtsman Henry G. Stebbins. She was one of the fastest yachts in the New York squadron. The ''Phantom'' won 1st place in the June 1867 New York Yacht Club regatta. She came in 7th place in an unsuccessful America's Cup defense in 1870. She was sold as a racing yacht several times before she went out of service in 1900. Construction and service The ''Phantom'' was a centerboard schooner built in the summer of 1865 by Joseph D. Van Deusen and owned by yachtsman Henry G. Stebbins and part of the New York Yacht Squadron. She was constructed on the same model as the flagship yacht ''Sylvia''. She was 123.3 tons burden, and 92 length on deck. She was painted a deep maroon. June Regatta In June 1867, the schooner ''Phantom'' was in the annual June New York Yacht Club regatta. Commodore H. G. Stebbins was listed as owner. She raced against the ''Magic'', ''Daun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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