1901 - 11th Cup | America's Cup Collection

Defender

ArchitectHerreshoff Manufacturing Company

BuilderNathanael Greene Herreshoff

OwnerJ.P. Morgan, W.B. Duncan, C.O. Iselin

ClubNew York Yacht Club

SkipperCharles BARR

TypeKeel sloop

Length HT39.93 m

Draft6.02 m

Main mast22.55 m

Displacement148.7 tons

Sail area1289.5 m²

Challenger

ArchitectGeorge Lennox Watson

BuilderWilliam Denny & Brothers

OwnerSir Thomas Lipton

ClubRoyal Ulster Yacht Club

SkipperEdward I. SYCAMORE

Length HT41.01 m

Draft6.32 m

Main mast30.30 m

Displacement150.1 tons

It is the Columbia of 1899 that wins the trials to defend the cup.

This is Sir Thomas LIPTON's second challenge. His boat is well prepared and sometimes ahead of Columbia.