1893 - 8th Cup | America's Cup Collection

Defender

ArchitectNathanael Herreshoff

BuilderHerreshoff

OwnerSyndicat Oliver Iselin

ClubNew York Yacht Club

SkipperNathanael Herreshoff

TypeFin keel with centerboard

Length HT38.50 m

Draft3.96/7.32 m

Main mast26.67 m

Displacement138 tons

Sail area1050.92 m²

Challenger

ArchitectGeorge L. Watson

BuilderD. & W. Henderson & Co

OwnerComte de Dunraven

ClubRoyal Yacht Squadron

SkipperWilliam Cranfield

TypeKeel cutter

Length HT35.84 m

Draft5.03 m

Main mast26.31 m

Displacement140 tons

Sail area933 m²

Vigilant is built in steel. It is larger than its challenger.

1893 sees the Royal Yacht Squadron enter the game with Lord Dunraven. The format changes to five races instead of two.