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1937

Ranger USA 5   

Defender



Ranger
ArchitectWilliam Burgess / O. Stephens
Builder Bath Iron Works
Owner Harold S. Vanderbilt
Club New York Yacht Club
Skipper Harold S. VANDERBILT
Type Classe J
Length HT 41,20 m
Draft 4,57 m
larger mast 46,99 m
Boom 20,49 m
Displacement 166 tons
Sail area 701 m²

Endeavour II K6   

Challenger




Endeavour II
Architect Charles E. Nicholson
Builder Camper & Nicholsons
Owner famille Sopwith
Club Royal Yacht Squadron
Skipper T.O.M. Sopwith
Type Classe J
LengthHT 41,39 m
Draft 1,95 / 4,08 m
larger mast 46,51 m
Boom 20,60 m
Displacement 162,6 tons
Sail area 700,76 m²

The winner

It's a duel of tacks in each round and Ranger comes out the winner every time.

the looser

With each race, Endeavour struggles and fails to keep up with Ranger, who is faster and more maneuverable. The score of 4-0 is merciless.