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1876

3rd Cup

Madeleine

Defender
US
Madeleine
Madeleine view 2Madeleine view 3
ArchitectJohn B. Voorhis
BuilderDavid Kirby, Rye
OwnerJohn S. Dickerson
ClubNew York Yacht Club
SkipperJosephus Williams
TypeCenterboard schooner
Length HT32.30 m
Draft5.02 m
Main mast22.40 m
Displacement151.5 tons

Countess of Dufferin

Challenger
CAN
Countess of Dufferin
Countess of Dufferin view 2Countess of Dufferin view 3
ArchitectCapitaine Alexander Cuthbert
BuilderCapitaine Alexander Cuthbert
OwnerMajor C. Gifford (syndicat)
ClubRoyal Canadian Yacht Club
SkipperCapitaine Alexander Cuthbert
TypeCenterboard schooner
Length HT32.61 m
Draft1.95/5.48 m
Main mast22.40 m
Displacement138.2 tons
Sail area744 m²

The winnerUS

Easily selected, Madeleine wins both races decisively.

The loser

Built in haste, Countess of Dufferin cannot compete.