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Westward (schooner)
''Westward'' was an American racing yacht designed and launched by Nathanael Herreshoff on March 31, 1910. She was the largest yacht built under the International Rule of 1908. She was owned by Alexander Cochran a successful businessman and member of the New York Yacht Club. Her skipper was Charlie Barr, notorious for his wins in the America's Cup Races. In her first season in German waters, she smashed Kaiser Wilhelm's fleet displaying a faster speed to windward than any other schooner. This was due to her ability to carry more canvas than her competitors although in high winds this extra load made her nearly unmanageable. Following her successes in Germany, the ''Westward'' sailed to England and competed in races there. Due to continuously changing handicap rules, Cochran chose to race the ''Westward'' in the A Class of the International rules for which she had been designed. Despite some controversy, ''Westward'' was eventually allowed to compete as Barr and Cochran had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nathanael Herreshoff
Nathanael Greene Herreshoff (March 18, 1848 – June 2, 1938) was an American naval architect, mechanical engineer, and yacht design innovator. He produced a succession of undefeated America's Cup defenders between 1893 and 1920. Biography Herreshoff was born on March 18, 1848, in Bristol, Rhode Island and was named after General Nathanael Greene. He was one of seven brothers. He graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1870 with a three-year degree in mechanical engineering. After graduation, he took a position with the Corliss Steam Engine Company in Providence, Rhode Island. At the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he oversaw operation of the Corliss Stationary Engine, a , dynamo that powered the exhibition's machinery. In 1878 Herreshoff returned to Bristol where he and one of his brothers, John Brown Herreshoff (1841–1915), who was blind, formed the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company. Nathanael provided the engineering expertise ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
