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| Architect | Olin Stephens |
| Builder | Minneford Yacht Yard |
| Owner | Eric Ridder syndicate |
| Club | New York Yacht Club |
| Skipper | Eric Ridder |
| Type | 12 MJI |
| Length HT | 20.83 m |
| Draft | 2.66 m |
| Displacement | 27.2 tons |
| Sail area | 170 m2 |
Sovereign K 12
Challenger
Sovereign
| Architect | David Boyd |
| Builder | A. Robertson & son |
| Owner | J. Anthony Boyden |
| Club | Royal thames Yacht club |
| Skipper | Peter Scott |
| Type | 12 MJI |
| Length HT | 21.08 m |
| Draft | 2.71 m |
| Displacement | 28.4 tons |
| Sail area | 175 m2 |
The winner
In 1964, the Americans changed the rules and required the challenger to be built entirely in its home country. Constellation, well-prepared after a tough playoff against American Eagle, made short work of Sovereign.
the looser
Sovereign didn't have the sparring partners to train with before the cup. The 4-0 score was relentless.