{"product_id":"vintage-half-hull-model-the-yacht-america-winner-of-the-first-americas-cup","title":"Vintage Half-Hull Model: The Yacht America (Winner of the First America's Cup)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_ce74d254d4f9ac00\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering stronger enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVintage Half-Hull Model: The Yacht \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Winner of the First America's Cup)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring a piece of legendary maritime history into your home or office with this exquisite half-hull model of the yacht \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Displayed against a striking two-tone wooden plaque, this piece captures the elegant lines and revolutionary design of the most famous vessel in racing history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model features a beautifully finished black upper hull accented with a crisp red waterline stripe, contrasted by the rich, warm tones of the natural wood lower hull. A detailed brass plaque rests in the bottom right corner, commemorating the vessel's historic victory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Please note: The accompanying catalog text in the image contains a slight typo dating the ship to 1881; however, the brass plaque on the piece correctly identifies the legendary 1851 victory).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVessel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Half-Hull Display Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 27 ½” W x 9” L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mounted on a two-tone, finished wooden backing board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #4343\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe History of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe America\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1851, a radical new schooner crossed the Atlantic to challenge the best of the British fleet. Built specifically to showcase American shipbuilding prowess, the yacht \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e entered the Royal Yacht Squadron's \"100 Guinea Cup\" race around the Isle of Wight. Against a fleet of 15 British yachts, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won by such a massive margin that Queen Victoria famously asked who was second, only to be told, \"Ah, Your Majesty, there is no second.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winning trophy was brought back to the United States and deeded to the New York Yacht Club. It was subsequently renamed the \"America's Cup\" in the yacht's honor, birthing the oldest continuous competition in international sports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Architects \u0026amp; Builders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the artisan of this specific display model is unlisted, the piece bears a brass plaque honoring the legendary craftsmen who brought the original ship to life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Steers (Architect):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Born in 1819, George Steers was a brilliant American naval architect who revolutionized ship design. Before designing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, he was famous for creating incredibly fast pilot boats for the New York harbor. His design for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featured a radically sharp, concave bow and thickest beam placed further aft than was traditional, which proved superior in cutting through the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam H. Brown (Builder):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A prominent mid-19th-century shipbuilder based in New York. Brown owned the shipyard where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was constructed and was part of the original syndicate that financed the yacht. His yard's impeccable craftsmanship brought Steers's visionary, albeit unconventional, design to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Northeastern Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52866171896089,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5486\/3129\/files\/VintageHalf-HullModel-TheYachtAmericaWinneroftheFirstAmericasCup4343.jpg?v=1784579958","url":"https:\/\/northeasterncollection.com\/products\/vintage-half-hull-model-the-yacht-america-winner-of-the-first-americas-cup","provider":"northeastern collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}