Yacht America Schooner Model Ship Kit – Mamoli (MV26)
The 1851 Yacht America Schooner Model Ship Kit is manufactured by Mamoli Model Ship Kits & Mamoli Model Boat Kits. Mamoli focus on historical accuracy and fidelity of scale. Mamoli wooden model ship kits offer a large variety of subject matter to please almost everyone. The materials used in their wooden model ship kits are always first class and the plans are highly detailed.
History of the Yacht America
The Yacht America – Schooner 1851 was a 19th century racing yacht which gave its name to the international sailing trophy it first won the America’s Cup. Designed by George Steers and built in William Brown’s shipyard in 1851. Its name is still the most important and celebrated in the history of world yachting. On August 22, 1851, the America won by over 20 minutes the Royal Yacht Squadron’s 53 mile regatta around the Isle of Wight. America carried off an overwhelming victory over the English squadron.