1886 - 6th Cup | America's Cup Collection

Defender

ArchitectEdward Burgess

BuilderGeorge Lawley & Son, Boston

OwnerGeneral C.J. Paine

ClubNew York Yacht Club

SkipperMartin V. B. STONE

TypeCenterboard sloop

Length HT30.55 m

Draft2.97/6.10 m

Main mast22.10 m

Displacement110 tons

Sail area790 m²

Challenger

ArchitectJohn Beavor-Webb

BuilderJohn Reid & Sons

OwnerLdt William Henn et Mme

ClubRoyal Northern Yacht Club

SkipperDaniel BRADFORD

TypeKeel cutter

Length HT31.22 m

Draft4.16 m

Main mast19.47 m

Displacement158 tons

Sail area720 m²

On Edward BURGESS plans, he wins the trials and both final races.

Two races cancelled due to lack of wind, then two races where the Americans were faster.