Defender
Defender
ArchitectNathanael Herreshoff
BuilderHerreshoff
OwnerW. Vanderbilt
ClubNYYC
SkipperHenry C. HAFF
TypeKeel sloop
Length HT27.50 m
Draft5.81 m
Main mast28 m
Displacement101.5 tons
Sail area1134.30 m²
Valkyrie III
Challenger
ArchitectGeorge Lennox Watson
BuilderD. & W. Henderson & Co
OwnerLord Dunraven
ClubRoyal Yacht Squadron
SkipperWilliam CRANFIELD
TypeKeel cutter
Length HT39.31 m
Draft5.97 m
Main mast29.5 m
Displacement166.9 tons
Sail area1210 m²
The winner
Defender was involved in a slight collision with Valkyrie before the start of the first race.
The loser
This is the first time a real syndicate was formed in England to support Lord Dunraven's challenge.