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1934

14th Cup

Rainbow (USA 4)

Defender
US
Rainbow
Rainbow view 2Rainbow view 3
ArchitectW. Starling Burgess
BuilderHerreshoff Manufacturing
OwnerSyndicat dirigé par Harold S. Vanderbilt
ClubNew York Yacht Club
SkipperHarold M. S. VANDERBILT
TypeClasse J
Length HT38.91 m
Draft4.56 m
Displacement141 tons
Sail area700 m²

Endeavour (K4)

Challenger
GB
Endeavour
Endeavour view 2Endeavour view 3
ArchitectCharles E. Nicholson
BuilderCamper & Nicholsons
OwnerThomas, Octave, Murdoch Sopwith
ClubRoyal Ulster Yacht Club
SkipperT.O.M. Sopwith
TypeClasse J
Length HT39.57 m
Draft4.57 m
Main mast46.47 m
Displacement143.1 tons
Sail area702.4 m²

The winnerUS

Rainbow dramatically loses the first two races before winning the third with superb tactics. He then catches up.

The loser

Endeavour goes fast, faster than Rainbow but makes many maneuvering and tactical errors.